CVE-2002-0977 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Microsoft File Transfer Manager ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2002-0977?
CVE-2002-0977 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 File Transfer Manager (FTM) ActiveX control before 4.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TS value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft File Transfer Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0977 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-2002-0977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwpv-56f4-6fqj.