CVE-2002-0819 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in artsd to gain elevated privileges via the -a argument.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-0819?

CVE-2002-0819 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in artsd, when called by artswrapper, allows local users to gain privileges via format strings in the -a argument, which results in an error message that is not properly handled in a call to the arts_fatal function.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0819?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Artsd Artsd.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0819?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0819 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-2002-0819 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0819 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chvf-766g-q4xq.

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