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CVE-2002-2119

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.56%

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CVE-2002-2119 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellEdirectory8.6.2
NovellEdirectory8.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2119?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-2119?
CVE-2002-2119 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2119?
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