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CVE-2002-1697

7.5 · HIGH

Electronic Code Book (ECB) mode in VTun 2.0 through 2.5 uses a weak encryption algorithm that produces the same ciphertext from the same plaintext blocks, which could allow remote attackers to gain…

Published Dec 31, 2002vtun_projectCWE-326EPSS 0.83%

Overview

CVE-2002-1697 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vtun_project vtun. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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

Electronic Code Book (ECB) mode in VTun 2.0 through 2.5 uses a weak encryption algorithm that produces the same ciphertext from the same plaintext blocks, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vtun_project. Update vtun 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
vtun_projectvtun2.0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1697?

CVE-2002-1697 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting vtun_project vtun. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1697?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 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-2002-1697?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vtun_project. Update vtun 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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