CVE-2002-1788 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote NNTP servers can execute arbitrary code on clients via format string vulnerabilities in the nn newsreader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-1788?
CVE-2002-1788 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the nn_exitmsg function in nn 6.6.0 through 6.6.3 allows remote NNTP servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in server responses.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kim Storm Nn.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1788?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-1788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-1788, GHSA-vp8m-7j62-cgjp.