CVE-2002-0289 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a long HTTP request in Phusion web server.

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-2002-0289?

CVE-2002-0289 is a medium-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 Phusion web server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bbshareware.com Phusion Webserver.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0289 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-2002-0289 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0289 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqqm-62p2-55xf.

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