# CVE-2002-0896: The throttle capability in Swatch may fail to report certain events if (1) the same type of event occurs after the throttle period, or (2) w

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-08-31 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The throttle capability in Swatch may fail to report certain events if (1) the same type of event occurs after the throttle period, or (2) when multiple events matching the same "watchfor" expression do not occur after the throttle period, which could allow attackers to avoid detection.

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## References

- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/272582
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4746
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9100.php

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