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CVE-2002-0245

7.5 · HIGH

Lotus Domino server 5.0.8 with NoBanner enabled allows remote attackers to (1) determine the physical path of the server via a request for a nonexistent file with a .pl (Perl) extension, which leak…

Published May 29, 2002lotusEPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2002-0245 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting lotus domino. 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

Lotus Domino server 5.0.8 with NoBanner enabled allows remote attackers to (1) determine the physical path of the server via a request for a nonexistent file with a .pl (Perl) extension, which leaks the pathname in the error message, or (2) make any request that causes an HTTP 500 error, which leaks the server's version name in the HTTP error message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lotus. Update domino 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0245?

CVE-2002-0245 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting lotus domino. It was published on May 29, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0245?

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-2002-0245?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from lotus. Update domino 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-2002-0245?

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