CVE-2002-0432 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash the Citadel/UX SMTP server or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the HELO command handling.

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-2002-0432?

CVE-2002-0432 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in (1) lprintf and (2) cprintf in sysdep.c of Citadel/UX 5.90 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via attacks such as a long HELO command to the SMTP server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0432?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Citadel Ux.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0432?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0432 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-2002-0432 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0432 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5jgh-8rfm-7jj2.