CVE-2002-0098 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the administration interface when creating a banner.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0098?
CVE-2002-0098 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in index.cgi administration interface for Boozt! Standard 0.9.8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long name field when creating a new banner.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Boozt Boozt Standard.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0098 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-2002-0098 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0098 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fmm-r3g2-5cc2.