CVE-2002-1247 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Nov 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the resLISa daemon via a long LOGNAME variable to gain raw socket access and escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2002-1247?

CVE-2002-1247 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Kde Kde, published on 14 Nov 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in LISa allows local users to gain access to a raw socket via a long LOGNAME environment variable for the resLISa daemon.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1247?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Kde Kde, Kde Klisa, Lisa Lisa.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1247?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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

Is CVE-2002-1247 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1247 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DSA-193, GHSA-f7wm-mqfg-xx5g.