CVE-2002-0272 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflow in mpg321 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious URLs in HTTP or FTP requests.
- 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-2002-0272?
CVE-2002-0272 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 overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mpg321 Mpg321.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0272 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-2002-0272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65gj-g89w-f7v5.