CVE-2002-2196 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Samba's enum_csc_policy data structure handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-2196?
CVE-2002-2196 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Samba Samba, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Samba before 2.2.5 does not properly terminate the enum_csc_policy data structure, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samba Samba.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2196?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-2196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samba Samba
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-2196, GHSA-vgrw-2xjq-9rqm.