CVE-2002-0198 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ripMime library when processing attachments with long filenames.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0198?
CVE-2002-0198 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in plDaniels ripMime 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in other programs such as xamime and inflex, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment in a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0198?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Paul L Daniels Inflex, Paul L Daniels Ripmime.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0198 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-2002-0198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0198 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jcmv-69mc-2j3m.