CVE-2002-2119

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

Description

Novell eDirectory 8.6.2 and 8.7 use case insensitive passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0273.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9229.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4893

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0273.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9229.php

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4893

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.1%

78th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-178

Affected Vendors

novell

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