CVE-2002-1489 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on PlanetWeb servers via buffer overflows in HTTP GET requests or method names.
- 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-2002-1489?
CVE-2002-1489 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 PlanetDNS PlanetWeb 1.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long URL or (2) a request with a long method name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Planetdns Planetweb.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1489 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-2002-1489 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1489 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrcg-gh3c-46m5.