CVE-2002-0033 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Solaris systems via a heap-based buffer overflow in the cachefsd daemon.

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-2002-0033?

CVE-2002-0033 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in cfsd_calloc function of Solaris cachefsd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long directory and cache name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0033?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0033?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0033 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0033 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p84-w92j-68vw.