CVE-2002-0702 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Jul 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on ISC DHCP servers with NSUPDATE enabled via format string vulnerabilities in DNS responses.

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-2002-0702?

CVE-2002-0702 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for dynamic DNS code (print.c) of ISC DHCP daemon (DHCPD) 3 to 3.0.1rc8, with the NSUPDATE option enabled, allow remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a DNS server response.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0702?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Isc Dhcpd.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0702?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2002-0702 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0702 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crjc-v7fx-459m.