CVE-2002-0002 Other in n/a
Remote malicious servers can execute arbitrary code on stunnel clients via a format string vulnerability in SMTP, POP, or NNTP modes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0002?
CVE-2002-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in stunnel before 3.22 when used in client mode for (1) smtp, (2) pop, or (3) nntp allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0002?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Engardelinux Secure Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Linux, Stunnel Stunnel.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0002?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0002 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-0002 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0002 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qj7-vx74-c666.