CVE-2002-1251 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in log2mail by sending a long log message.

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

What is CVE-2002-1251?

CVE-2002-1251 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log message.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1251?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Log2mail Log2mail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1251?

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-2002-1251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-186, GHSA-pf6g-9f5m-5mxf.

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