CVE-2002-2083 Auth bypass in n/a
Local users can bypass login and access arbitrary files via the help feature in the Novell Netware client on Windows 95.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2083?
CVE-2002-2083 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Novell Netware, published on 14 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Novell Netware client running on Windows 95 allows local users to bypass the login and open arbitrary files via the "What is this?" help feature, which can be launched from the Novell Netware login screen.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2083?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Netware.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2083 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2002-2083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmv3-v549-j8qc.