CVE-2002-0552 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger buffer overflows in Melange Chat server to crash the service or execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2002-0552?
CVE-2002-0552 is a high-severity 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Melange Chat server 2.02 allow remote or local attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long argument in the /yell command, (2) long lines in the /etc/melange.conf configuration file, (3) long file names, or possibly other attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0552?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Melange Melange Chat System.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0552?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0552 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-2002-0552 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0552 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qgm-xx5m-g23r.