CVE-2002-0063 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on CUPS servers via a buffer overflow in the IPP protocol handler without authentication.

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-2002-0063?

CVE-2002-0063 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0063?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easy Software Products Cups.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0063?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0063 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-2002-0063 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0063 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54hj-qc3g-3hvj.