CVE-2002-0685 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges by sending a malformed email to users of PGP Desktop Security.
- 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-2002-0685?
CVE-2002-0685 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0685?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Pgp Desktop Security, Pgp Freeware, Pgp Personal Security.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0685?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0685 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-2002-0685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggr4-p8gq-667w.