MEDIUM CVSS 5.0
Published: 2002-08-12

CVE-2002-0478

foundrynet edgeiron Security Advisory (CVE-2002-0478)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2002-0478 impacting foundrynet edgeiron. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The default configuration of Foundry Networks EdgeIron 4802F allows remote attackers to modify sensitive information via arbitrary SNMP community strings.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product foundrynet / edgeiron
Affected Versions 4802f
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2002-0478 impacting foundrynet edgeiron.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2002-0478.yaml
id: cve-2002-0478

info:
  name: foundrynet edgeiron - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2002-0478 affecting foundrynet edgeiron.
    Evaluation: The default configuration of Foundry Networks EdgeIron 4802F allows remote attackers to modify sensitive information via arbitrary SNMP community stri...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2002-0478
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2002-0478
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2002-0478,foundrynet,edgeiron,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "edgeiron"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2002-0478.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2002-0478
# Target: foundrynet edgeiron | CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2002-0478 (foundrynet edgeiron)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against foundrynet edgeiron scope (4802f).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2002-0478.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2002-0478
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install edgeiron 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade edgeiron 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update edgeiron

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i edgeiron 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i edgeiron

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2002-0478 in foundrynet edgeiron?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update foundrynet edgeiron packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2002-0478?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2002-0478?

CVE-2002-0478 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2002-0478
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor foundrynet
Product edgeiron
Published 2002-08-12
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N