CVE-2002-1387 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 31 Dec 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in traceroute-nanog to overwrite memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation.

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-2002-1387?

CVE-2002-1387 is a medium-severity 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

The spray mode in traceroute-nanog (aka traceroute-ng) may allow local users to overwrite arbitrary memory locations via an array index overflow using the nprobes (number of probes) argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1387?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ehud Gavron Tracesroute.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1387?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2002-1387 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1387 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4395-98rh-2625.