CVE-2002-1417

Name: CVE-2002-1417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Novell NetBasic Scripting Server (NSN) for Netware 5.1 and 6, and Novell Small Business Suite 5.1 and 6, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing a "..%5c" sequence (modified dot-dot), which is mapped to the directory separator.. EPSS estimates a 16.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Novell NetBasic Scripting Server (NSN) for Netware 5.1 and 6, and Novell Small Business Suite 5.1 and 6, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a URL containing a "..%5c" sequence (modified dot-dot), which is mapped to the directory separator.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.61%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Small Business Suite	5.1
Novell	Small Business Suite	6.0
Novell	Netware	5.1
Novell	Netware	6.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0199.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2963297
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9910.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5523Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-08/0199.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.novell.com/servlet/tidfinder/2963297
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9910.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5523Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1417?

How severe is CVE-2002-1417?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1417?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1417?

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Source: NVD / NIST