CVE-2002-1904 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on GazTek ghttpd servers via a buffer overflow in the logging function triggered by long HTTP GET requests.
- 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-2002-1904?
CVE-2002-1904 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
Buffer overflow in the Log function in util.c in GazTek ghttpd 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1904?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gaztek Ghttpd.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1904?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1904 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-2002-1904 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1904 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9wh-qxx8-j457.