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CVE-2002-1772

4.6 · MEDIUM

Novell Netware 5.0 through 5.1 may allow local users to gain "Domain Admin" rights by logging into a Novell Directory Services (NDS) account, and executing "net use" on an NDS_ADM account that is n…

Published Dec 31, 2002novellEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2002-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Novell Netware 5.0 through 5.1 may allow local users to gain "Domain Admin" rights by logging into a Novell Directory Services (NDS) account, and executing "net use" on an NDS_ADM account that is not in the NT domain but has domain access rights, which allows the user to enter a null password.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253373Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4012Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8065Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/253373Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4012Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8065

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1772?

CVE-2002-1772 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting novell netware. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-1772?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2002-1772?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update netware 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-2002-1772?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1772 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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