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CVE-2002-1470

2.1 · LOW

SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and earlier allows local users to obtain the cleartext administrative password via a GET request to port 8001, which causes the password to be logged in the world-readable sc_serv.l…

Published Apr 22, 2003nullsoftEPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2002-1470 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft shoutcast_server. It was published on April 22, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SHOUTcast 1.8.9 and earlier allows local users to obtain the cleartext administrative password via a GET request to port 8001, which causes the password to be logged in the world-readable sc_serv.log file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nullsoft. Update shoutcast_server 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-2002-1470?

CVE-2002-1470 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting nullsoft shoutcast_server. It was published on April 22, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2002-1470?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1470?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nullsoft. Update shoutcast_server 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-2002-1470?

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