CVE-2002-2300
CVE-2002-2300 is a high-severity vulnerability in 3com Webbngss3nbxnts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: 3com Webbngss3nbxnts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in ftpd 5.4 in 3Com NBX 4.0.17 or ftpd 5.4.2 in 3Com NBX 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long CEL command.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-2300?
- Buffer overflow in ftpd 5.4 in 3Com NBX 4.0.17 or ftpd 5.4.2 in 3Com NBX 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long CEL command.
- How severe is CVE-2002-2300?
- CVE-2002-2300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-2300 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-2300?
- CVE-2002-2300 primarily affects 3com Webbngss3nbxnts. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-2300?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-2300 published?
- CVE-2002-2300 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103886644126011&w=2
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2003/Apr/0344.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005732
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1006760
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/317417
- http://www.secnap.com/alerts.php?pg=6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6297
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10739
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:h:3com:webbngss3nbxnts:4.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:3com:webbngss3nbxnts:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:3com:webbngss3nbxnts:4.1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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