CVE-2002-1519 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the WatchGuard Firebox CLI password parameter.

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-2002-1519?

CVE-2002-1519 is a critical 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

Format string vulnerability in the CLI interface for WatchGuard Firebox Vclass 3.2 and earlier, and RSSA Appliance 3.0.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the password parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1519?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Rapidstream Rapidstream, Watchguard Firebox.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1519?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1519 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-2002-1519 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1519 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vhx-7chf-mprv.

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