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CVE-2002-0235

7.5 · HIGH

Castelle FaxPress, possibly 6.3 and other versions, when configured to use the Network print queue, allows attackers to obtain the username and password by submitting an incorrect login, which caus…

Published May 29, 2002castelleEPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2002-0235 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting castelle faxpress. It was published on May 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Castelle FaxPress, possibly 6.3 and other versions, when configured to use the Network print queue, allows attackers to obtain the username and password by submitting an incorrect login, which causes Faxpress to leak the correct username and password in plaintext in an error event.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from castelle. Update faxpress 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0235?

CVE-2002-0235 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting castelle faxpress. It was published on May 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0235?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0235?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from castelle. Update faxpress 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-0235?

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