CVE-2002-0791

CVE-2002-0791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Novell Netware FTP server NWFTPD before 5.02r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a connection to the server followed by a carriage return, and possibly other invalid commands with improper syntax or length.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0791?
Novell Netware FTP server NWFTPD before 5.02r allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a connection to the server followed by a carriage return, and possibly other invalid commands with improper syntax or length.
How severe is CVE-2002-0791?
CVE-2002-0791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0791 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0791?
CVE-2002-0791 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0791?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0791 published?
CVE-2002-0791 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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