CVE-2002-0273 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 3 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the CWMail component of NetWin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0273?

CVE-2002-0273 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in CWMail.exe in NetWin before 2.8a allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long item parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0273?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netwin Cwmail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0273?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0273 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-2002-0273 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0273 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3f2r-2r5j-wqrm.