CVE-2002-0916 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format strings in usernames when the msntauth module is enabled in Squid.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-0916?
CVE-2002-0916 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stellar-X Software Msntauth.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0916?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-0916, GHSA-5m3q-wwrg-m59p.