CVE-2002-0506 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Buffer overflow in libnewt allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in setuid programs using the library.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0506?

CVE-2002-0506 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Linux, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0506?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0506?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0506 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-2002-0506 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0506 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjjx-f47g-v526.