CVE-2002-0913 Memory corruption in n/a
A malicious NNTP server can execute arbitrary code on the Slurp client via format strings in responses, requiring user connection.
- 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-2002-0913?
CVE-2002-0913 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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
Format string vulnerability in log_doit function of Slurp NNTP client 1.1.0 allows a malicious news server to execute arbitrary code on the client via format strings in a server response.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0913?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stephen Hebditch Slurp.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0913?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0913 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-2002-0913 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0913 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qf95-mrh8-8c54.