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CVE-2002-2119

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Published: Dec 31, 2002Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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9.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Novell: Edirectory
Novell
1 product
Edirectory
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Novell
Edirectory
Version 8.6.2
Edirectory
Version 8.7

Related CWEs

CWE-178
Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
The product does not properly account for differences in case sensitivity when accessing or determining the properties of a resource, leading to inconsistent results.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
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Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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