CVE-2002-0975 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to view a malicious file.
- 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-2002-0975?
CVE-2002-0975 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 Microsoft DirectX Files Viewer ActiveX control (xweb.ocx) 2.0.6.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via a long File parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Directx Files Viewer Control.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0975 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-2002-0975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgvc-qgwf-vwmf.