CVE-2002-0791

Name: CVE-2002-0791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Novell Netware FTP server NWFTPD before 5.02r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a connection to the server followed by a carriage return, and possibly other invalid commands with improper syntax or length.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Novell Netware FTP server NWFTPD before 5.02r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a connection to the server followed by a carriage return, and possibly other invalid commands with improper syntax or length.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Novell	Netware	5.1	Sp4
Novell	Netware	6.0	Sp1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0059.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271589
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2962252.htm
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9034.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4693Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0059.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/271589
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2962252.htm
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9034.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4693Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0791?

How severe is CVE-2002-0791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0791?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST