CVE-2002-1812 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in gdam123 by providing a long filename parameter.
- 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-2002-1812?
CVE-2002-1812 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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 gdam123 0.933 and 0.942 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1812?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gdam Gdam.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1812?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1812 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-2002-1812 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1812 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cpmg-jh9h-vghm.