7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0132: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 15 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Chinput 3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME)=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0132?

    CVE-2002-0132 is a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0132?

    To fix CVE-2002-0132, you should update Chinput to the latest version or set the HOME environment variable to a shorter length.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-0132?

    Local users of Chinput version 3.0 are affected by CVE-2002-0132.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0132?

    CVE-2002-0132 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2002-0132 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2002-0132 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

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