CVE-2002-0204 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow if GNU Chess is used in a networked capacity contrary to its single-user design.
- 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-2002-0204?
CVE-2002-0204 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in GNU Chess (gnuchess) 5.02 and earlier, if modified or used in a networked capacity contrary to its own design as a single-user application, may allow local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0204?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Chess.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0204 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-2002-0204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4fq-g5v4-ppm6.