CVE-2002-0398 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can trigger a buffer overflow via long usernames, potentially causing denial of service or arbitrary code execution on Red-M Bluetooth access points.

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-2002-0398?

CVE-2002-0398 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Red-M 1050 (Bluetooth Access Point) PPP server allows bonded users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long user name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Red-M 1050ap Lan Acess Point.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0398?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0398 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-2002-0398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fhh-fr6w-p45p.