CVE-2002-1364 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via long WHOIS responses exploiting a buffer overflow in the traceroute-nanog utility.

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

What is CVE-2002-1364?

CVE-2002-1364 is a high-severity 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 the get_origin function in traceroute-nanog allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via long WHOIS responses.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1364?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ehud Gavron Tracesroute.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1364?

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-2002-1364 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1364 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pgpf-5x3q-m85j.

Is CVE-2002-1364 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free