CVE-2002-2098 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via large packets due to a buffer overflow in the Axspawn PAM module.
- 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-2002-2098?
CVE-2002-2098 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
Buffer overflow in axspawn.c in Axspawn-pam before 0.2.1a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axspawn Axspawn.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2098 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-2002-2098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jj7-g8p8-xc3g.