VDB-52560 · CVE-2002-2433 · GCVE-0-2002-2433

Novell NetWare up to 6.5 FTP Server input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell NetWare up to 6.5 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component FTP Server. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2002-2433. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Novell NetWare up to 6.5 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component FTP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.03b in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (abend) via a crafted ABOR command.

The weakness was published 04/05/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at novell.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2002-2433 since 04/05/2010. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.01o eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-52585, VDB-52572, VDB-52571 and VDB-52570. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Novell

Name

NetWare

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.novell.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetWare 5.01o

Timelineinfo

04/05/2010 🔍
04/05/2010 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2010 +0 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1809 days 🔍
05/04/2026 +4064 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2002-2433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52560
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/04/2026 18:31
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (50), 01/29/2019 10:26 (2), 05/04/2026 18:31 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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