How severe is CVE-2002-2434?

CVE-2002-2434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2434 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-2002-2434?

CVE-2002-2434 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2434?

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

When was CVE-2002-2434 published?

CVE-2002-2434 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2434

CVE-2002-2434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware Ftp Server 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware Ftp Server
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.02i in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly listen for data connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via multiple FTP sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2434?: NWFTPD.nlm before 5.02i in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly listen for data connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via multiple FTP sessions.
How severe is CVE-2002-2434?: CVE-2002-2434 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2434 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-2002-2434?: CVE-2002-2434 primarily affects Novell Netware Ftp Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2434 published?: CVE-2002-2434 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3238588&sliceId=1

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01o:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01w:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:5.01y:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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