CVE-2002-2119: novell edirectory Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 05-08-2005Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2002-2119 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity vulnerability in novell edirectory. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 85.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.67%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-08-2005PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.67%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.67% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.67%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Novell1 product
- edirectory8.6.2 | 8.7
1 vendor · 1 product