CVE-2002-0125 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code in games using ClanLib via a buffer overflow triggered by a long HOME environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0125?
CVE-2002-0125 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ClanLib library 0.5 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code in games that use the library, such as (1) Super Methane Brothers, (2) Star War, (3) Kwirk, (4) Clankanoid, and others, via a long HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0125?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Clanlib Clanlib.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0125?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0125 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-2002-0125 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0125 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99f9-hvgx-fw25.