CVE-2002-0968 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the AnalogX SimpleServer:WWW web server by sending a long HTTP request method name.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-0968?

CVE-2002-0968 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

Buffer overflow in AnalogX SimpleServer:WWW 1.16 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute code via a long HTTP request method name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Analogx Simpleserver Www.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0968 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-2002-0968 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0968 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2j4-pfvx-q6mw.

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