CVE-2002-1386 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 31 Dec 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in traceroute-nanog by providing a long hostname argument.

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-2002-1386?

CVE-2002-1386 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Dec 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in traceroute-nanog (aka traceroute-ng) may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1386?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ehud Gavron Tracesroute.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1386?

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-2002-1386 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1386 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77px-37x7-938j.