CVE-2002-0159 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Cisco Secure ACS via format string vulnerabilities in the administration module.

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-2002-0159?

CVE-2002-0159 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

Format string vulnerability in the administration function in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows, 2.6.x and earlier and 3.x through 3.01 (build 40), allows remote attackers to crash the CSADMIN module only (denial of service of administration function) or execute arbitrary code via format strings in the URL to port 2002.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0159?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Secure Access Control Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0159 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-2002-0159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gjqp-7xq4-7mr3.

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