CVE-2002-0212

Published May 16, 2002 hosting_controller

Overview

CVE-2002-0212 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hosting_controller hosting_controller. It was published on May 16, 2002.

Technical Description

The login for Hosting Controller 1.1 through 1.4.1 returns different error messages when a valid or invalid user is provided, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of valid usernames and makes it easier to conduct a brute force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hosting_controller. Update hosting_controller 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

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref hostingcontroller.com/English/patches/ForAll/index.html Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101224151705897&w=2 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/8006.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3971 Ref hostingcontroller.com/English/patches/ForAll/index.html Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101224151705897&w=2 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/8006.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3971

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0212?

CVE-2002-0212 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting hosting_controller hosting_controller. It was published on May 16, 2002.

How severe is CVE-2002-0212?

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-2002-0212?

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