CVE-2002-1740 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 21 Jun 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the WorldClient CGI interface of MDaemon mail server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-1740?

CVE-2002-1740 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, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in WorldClient.cgi in WorldClient in Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 5.0.5.0 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long folder name (NewFolder parameter).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1740?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Alt-N Mdaemon, Alt-N Worldclient.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1740 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-2002-1740 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1740 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mj9h-6cpw-pvw5.