CVE-2002-1073 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on MERCUR Mailserver via a buffer overflow in the control service triggered by a long password.

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-2002-1073?

CVE-2002-1073 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the control service for MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1073?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1073?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1073 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-2002-1073 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1073 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6fq3-j78p-69pv.