CVE-2002-0653 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code as the Apache server user via crafted .htaccess files due to a buffer overflow in mod_ssl.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-0653?
CVE-2002-0653 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the ssl_compat_directive function, as called by the rewrite_command hook for mod_ssl Apache module 2.8.9 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the Apache server user via .htaccess files with long entries.
Weakness: CWE-193
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Modssl Mod Ssl.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0653?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0653 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0653 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-135, GHSA-chfp-36fq-v6g3.