CVE-2002-0605 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Flash OCX plugin, requiring user interaction to view a malicious movie.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0605?

CVE-2002-0605 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Flash OCX for Macromedia Flash 6 revision 23 (6,0,23,0) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long movie parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0605?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Macromedia Flash Player.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0605?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0605 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-2002-0605 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0605 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5qm8-v274-4wjj.