Unscored severity · published Nov 4, 2002
CVE-2002-1232
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large…
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CVSS
3.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.3% · higher than 88% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
2.2; 2.2; 2.2; 2.2; 2.2; 2.2; +12 more · source: NVD
LI
Linux · Redhat
6.2; 6.2; 6.2; 6.2; 7.0; 7.0; +8 more · source: NVD
SO
Secure OS · HP
1.0 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1232
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1232
distro.conectiva.com.br
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000539
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103582692228894&w=2
online.securityfocus.com
http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4605
Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-180
Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10423.php
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