CVE-2002-0081: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 8, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflows in (1) phpmimesplit in PHP 4.1.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.6 and earlier, and (2) php3mimesplit in PHP 3.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a multipart/form-data HTTP POST request when fileuploads is enabled.

Affected Software

4 affected components
PHP PHP=3.0
PHP PHP=4.1.0
PHP PHP=4.1.1
PHP PHP=4.0.6

Remediation

Event History

Mar 8, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0081?

CVE-2002-0081 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0081?

To fix CVE-2002-0081, upgrade to PHP version 4.1.2 or later, or 5.0.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0081?

CVE-2002-0081 affects PHP versions 3.0.x, 4.0.6, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2002-0081 enable?

CVE-2002-0081 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted HTTP POST requests.

5

Is CVE-2002-0081 still relevant today?

While CVE-2002-0081 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using the affected PHP versions.

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