CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2179

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations, potentially leading to service downtime and loss of availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor network traffic and restrict access to TCP ports to minimize the risk of scanning by remote attackers.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The dynamic initialization feature of the ClearPath MCP environment allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TCP port scan using a tool such as nmap.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS