CVE-2002-1692 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by placing a file with a long extension in a folder targeted by the Windows 95 backup utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1692?
CVE-2002-1692 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in backup utility of Microsoft Windows 95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing a filename with a long extension to be placed in a folder to be backed up.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 95.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1692 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-2002-1692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rq9-vhjr-cg53.