CVE-2002-0402 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the X11 dissector of Ethereal.

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-2002-0402?

CVE-2002-0402 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in X11 dissector in Ethereal 0.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code while Ethereal is parsing keysyms.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0402 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-2002-0402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ethereal Group Ethereal vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3w2-q6w5-4x94.