CVE-2002-2198 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in ZMailer during HELO processing from IPv6 addresses.
- 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-2002-2198?
CVE-2002-2198 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in ZMailer before 2.99.51_1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during HELO processing from an IPv6 address, possibly using an address that resolves to a long hostname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2198?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zmailer Zmailer.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2198 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-2002-2198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2198 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8j4j-h6j9-f4c3.