How severe is CVE-2002-1418?

CVE-2002-1418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1418?

CVE-2002-1418 primarily affects Novell Small Business Suite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1418?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1418 published?

CVE-2002-1418 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1418

CVE-2002-1418 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Small Business Suite 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Small Business Suite
Published: 2003-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the interpreter for Novell NetBasic Scripting Server (NSN) for Netware 5.1 and 6, and Novell Small Business Suite 5.1 and 6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via a long module name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1418?: Buffer overflow in the interpreter for Novell NetBasic Scripting Server (NSN) for Netware 5.1 and 6, and Novell Small Business Suite 5.1 and 6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via a long module name.
How severe is CVE-2002-1418?: CVE-2002-1418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1418?: CVE-2002-1418 primarily affects Novell Small Business Suite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1418 published?: CVE-2002-1418 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:small_business_suite:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:small_business_suite:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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