CVE-2002-2253 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in Cyrus Sieve/libSieve by sending crafted headers, flags, or scripts.
- 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-2002-2253?
CVE-2002-2253 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Cyrus Sieve / libSieve 2.1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long header name, (2) a long IMAP flag, or (3) a script that generates a large number of errors that overflow the resulting error string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cyrus Libsieve.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2253 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-2002-2253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r247-3p56-qf3v.