CVE-2002-0814 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the VMware Authorization Service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0814?

CVE-2002-0814 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in VMware Authorization Service for VMware GSX Server 2.0.0 build-2050 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long GLOBAL argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0814?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Gsx Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0814?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0814 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-2002-0814 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0814 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

CVE-2003-0631 Privilege escalation in n/a High 7.2

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9p9p-v925-xp39.