CVE-2002-0143: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 25, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Eterm of Enlightenment Imlib2 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Enlightenment Imlib=2.0.01.0.0
Enlightenment Imlib=2.1.0.1
Enlightenment Imlib=2.1.0.2
Enlightenment Imlib=2.1.0.3
Enlightenment Imlib=2.1.0.4
Michael Jennings Eterm=0.9.1
Event History
Mar 25, 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-2002-0143?
CVE-2002-0143 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0143?
To fix CVE-2002-0143, upgrade your Imlib2 or Eterm software to a version that is 1.0.5 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0143?
CVE-2002-0143 affects Enlightenment Imlib2 versions 1.0.4 and earlier as well as Eterm version 0.9.1.
4
Who can exploit CVE-2002-0143?
CVE-2002-0143 can be exploited by local users with the ability to set the HOME environment variable.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0143?
CVE-2002-0143 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Eterm of Enlightenment Imlib2.