CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1147

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The HTTP administration interface for HP Procurve 4000M Switch firmware before C.09.16 does not authenticate requests to reset the device, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a direct request to the device_reset CGI program.

Risk Assessment

The lack of authentication in the administration interface poses a risk that remote attackers can reset the device, leading to service availability interruptions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to version C.09.16 or later and to disable remote administration if it is not necessary.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The HTTP administration interface for HP Procurve 4000M Switch firmware before C.09.16, with stacking features and remote administration enabled, does not authenticate requests to reset the device, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a direct request to the device_reset CGI program.

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