CVE-2002-2179

Published Dec 31, 2002 unisys

Overview

CVE-2002-2179 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting unisys clearpath_mcp. It was published on December 31, 2002.

Technical Description

The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from unisys. Update clearpath_mcp 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 www.iss.net/security_center/static/10260.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293881 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/295837 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/5863 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10260.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293881 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/295837 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/5863

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2179?

CVE-2002-2179 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting unisys clearpath_mcp. It was published on December 31, 2002.

How severe is CVE-2002-2179?

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