CVE-2002-0833 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted multi-part email message with a long boundary string in Eudora.

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-2002-0833?

CVE-2002-0833 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2002. 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

Buffer overflow in Eudora 5.1.1 and 5.0-J for Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a multi-part message with a long boundary string.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0833?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Qualcomm Eudora.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0833?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0833 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-2002-0833 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0833 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-848r-p7gf-9gj3.

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