CVE-2002-2048 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in PFinger client if setuid/setgid is enabled, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2048?
CVE-2002-2048 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in PFinger 0.7.8 client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long query value passed to the (1) finger program, (2) -l, (3) -d, and (4) -t options. NOTE: if PFinger is not setuid or setgid, then this issue would not cross privilege boundaries and would not be considered a vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2048?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Michael Baumer Pfinger.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2048?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2048 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-2002-2048 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2048 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crh5-hj67-87h4.