CVE-2002-1057 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the SmartMax MailMax POP3 daemon's USER command handling.

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-2002-1057?

CVE-2002-1057 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 SmartMax MailMax POP3 daemon (popmax) 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1057?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Smartmax Software Mailmax.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1057?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1057 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-2002-1057 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1057 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crh9-ggw6-764j.