CVE-2002-2257 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the LIBCGI library's parse_field 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-2002-2257?
CVE-2002-2257 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_field function in cgi_lib.c for LIBCGI 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tuxbr Libcgi.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2257 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-2002-2257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mr76-xgf6-45rq.