CVE-2002-2251 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Lib CGI library's changevalue function.
- 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-2002-2251?
CVE-2002-2251 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the changevalue function in libcgi.h for Marcos Luiz Onisto Lib CGI 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Marcos Luiz Onisto Lib Cgi.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2251 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-2002-2251 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2251 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fj2-f362-29wp.