CVE-2002-0239 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in hanterm terminal emulator arguments, requiring local access.
- 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-2002-0239?
CVE-2002-0239 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in hanterm 3.3.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the (1) -fn, (2) -hfb, or (3) -hfn argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hanterm Hanterm.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0239?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0239 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-2002-0239 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0239 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r9j6-hccx-7qh3.