CVE-2002-1549 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Light HTTPd servers by sending a long HTTP GET request, requiring immediate attention from administrators.
- 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-2002-1549?
CVE-2002-1549 is a high-severity 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
Buffer overflow in Light HTTPd (lhttpd) 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1549?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Light Httpd Light Httpd.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1549?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1549 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-2002-1549 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1549 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7g4-2c2j-66xp.