VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2002-2119

CVSS score9.8 CRITICAL
EPSS probability2.67%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2002-12-31
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Novell eDirectory 8.6.2 and 8.7 use case insensitive passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-178: Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity

Primary references