CVE-2002-0379 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the UW IMAP server when legacy RFC 1730 support is enabled.
- 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-2002-0379?
CVE-2002-0379 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in University of Washington imap server (uw-imapd) imap-2001 (imapd 2001.315) and imap-2001a (imapd 2001.315) with legacy RFC 1730 support, and imapd 2000.287 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long BODY request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Washington Uw-Imap.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0379?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0379 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-2002-0379 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0379 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cqq9-qgwr-48j4.