CVE-2002-1951 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on GoAhead WebServer via a buffer overflow triggered by a long HTTP GET request.
- 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-2002-1951?
CVE-2002-1951 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 GoAhead WebServer 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request with a large number of subdirectories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1951?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Goahead Software Goahead Webserver.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1951?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1951 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-2002-1951 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1951 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjq4-wc4r-3mcf.