CVE-2002-0130 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 15 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a buffer overflow in the efax utility when setuid root is enabled.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0130?

CVE-2002-0130 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 efax 0.9 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -x argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Efax Efax.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0130 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-2002-0130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2002-0129 Information disclosure in n/a Low 2.1

Sources

Also known as AZL-36938, AZL-7198, GHSA-2vj4-82m3-c6h5.