CVE-2002-0598 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Foundstone FScan systems via format string vulnerabilities in server banners when banner grabbing is enabled.
- 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-2002-0598?
CVE-2002-0598 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Foundstone FScan 1.12 with banner grabbing enabled allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the scanning system via format string specifiers in the server banner.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foundstone Fscan.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0598 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-2002-0598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc5m-3cgq-hqqx.