CVE-2002-2119

Name: CVE-2002-2119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

CWE-178

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Edirectory	8.6.2
Novell	Edirectory	8.7

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0273.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9229.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4893Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0273.htmlBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9229.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4893Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-2119?

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Source: NVD / NIST