CVE-2002-2091 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a format string vulnerability in the Deception Finger Daemon username field.
- 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-2002-2091?
CVE-2002-2091 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon, decfingerd, 0.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username of a finger request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2091?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Decfingerd Decfingerd.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2091?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2091 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-2002-2091 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2091 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v39w-9x2v-5jgp.