CVE-2002-1456 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in mIRC triggered by a long $asctime value.
- 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-2002-1456?
CVE-2002-1456 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in mIRC 6.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long $asctime value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1456?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Khaled Mardam-Bey Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1456?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1456 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-2002-1456 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1456 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xxfm-x6r9-cf2j.