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CVE-2002-0613

10.0 · HIGH

dnstools.php for DNSTools 2.0 beta 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the user_logged_in or user_dnstools_administrator parameters.

Published Jun 18, 2002dnstools_softwareEPSS 11.25%

Overview

CVE-2002-0613 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dnstools_software dnstools. It was published on June 18, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dnstools.php for DNSTools 2.0 beta 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileges by setting the user_logged_in or user_dnstools_administrator parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dnstools_software. Update dnstools 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-2002-0613?

CVE-2002-0613 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dnstools_software dnstools. It was published on June 18, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0613?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2002-0613?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dnstools_software. Update dnstools 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-2002-0613?

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