CVE-2002-1309 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 21 Nov 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the ColdFusion ISAPI handler triggered by a long .cfm filename.

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-2002-1309?

CVE-2002-1309 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the error-handling mechanism for the IIS ISAPI handler in Macromedia ColdFusion 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary via an HTTP GET request with a long .cfm file name.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1309?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Macromedia Coldfusion.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1309?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1309 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-2002-1309 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1309 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh9j-w3wm-258j.