CVE-2002-1279 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Nov 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in Masqmail's configuration handling to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code.

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-2002-1279?

CVE-2002-1279 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, 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

Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1279?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Masqmail Masqmail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1279?

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-2002-1279 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1279 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-194, GHSA-ch2h-47v4-35qq.