CVE-2002-0578 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in 4D WebServer using long Basic Authentication credentials.
- 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-2002-0578?
CVE-2002-0578 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
Buffer overflow in 4D WebServer 6.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with Basic Authentication containing a long (1) user name or (2) password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aci 4d Webserver.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0578 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-2002-0578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4m4-c6cq-fg4x.