CVE-2002-1013 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in traffic_manager to gain root privileges on Inktomi Traffic Server systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1013?
CVE-2002-1013 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1013?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Inktomi Media-Ixt, Inktomi Traffic Edge, Inktomi Traffic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1013?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1013 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-2002-1013 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1013 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3jg5-gmh8-3q4h.