CVE-2002-1076 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 Web Messaging daemon triggered by a long HTTP GET request.

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-2002-1076?

CVE-2002-1076 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 the Web Messaging daemon for Ipswitch IMail before 7.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request for HTTP/1.0.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1076?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1076?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1076 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-2002-1076 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1076 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v5h-xrqm-qgff.