CVE-2002-2268 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Webster HTTP Server by sending a long URL, requiring immediate attention from server administrators.
- 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-2002-2268?
CVE-2002-2268 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Webster HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2268?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netdave Webster Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2268?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2268 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-2002-2268 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2268 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-744g-p3h3-32h2.