CVE-2002-0247 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 3 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in wmtv to gain elevated privileges on the system.

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-2002-0247?

CVE-2002-0247 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 overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wliang Wmtv.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0247 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-2002-0247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xmx-m2j6-mfq9.