CVE-2002-0099
Overview
CVE-2002-0099 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_lamont savant_webserver. It was published on March 25, 2002.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in Michael Lamont Savant Web Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP request to the cgi-bin directory in which the CGI program name contains a large number of . (dot) characters.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_lamont. Update savant_webserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0099?
CVE-2002-0099 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting michael_lamont savant_webserver. It was published on March 25, 2002.
How severe is CVE-2002-0099?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0099?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from michael_lamont. Update savant_webserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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