CVE-2002-1215 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 21 Oct 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in Heartbeat cluster software by sending malicious UDP packets.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2002-1215?

CVE-2002-1215 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Oct 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in heartbeat 0.4.9 and earlier (claimed as buffer overflows in some sources) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets to UDP port 694 (incorrectly claimed as TCP in some sources).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1215?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux-Ha Heartbeat.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1215?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-1215 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1215 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1215, DSA-174, GHSA-mm3r-mrmx-x8fm.