#VU111191 Input validation error in Zope - CVE-2002-0687

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111191

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0687

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zope
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Zope

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The "through the web code" capability for Zope 2.0 through 2.5.1 b1 allows untrusted users to shut down the Zope server via certain headers.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zope: 2.5, 2.5.0, 2.5.0a1, 2.5.0a2, 2.5.0b1, 2.5.1, 2.5.1b1, 2.5.1b2

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External links
https://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9621.php
https://www.osvdb.org/5166
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-060.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5813
https://www.zope.org/Products/Zope/Hotfix_2002-04-15/security_alert

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.