What is the severity of CVE-2002-0252?

CVE-2002-0252 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0252?

To fix CVE-2002-0252, users should update their Apple QuickTime Player to the latest version provided by Apple.

What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2002-0252?

CVE-2002-0252 affects Apple QuickTime versions 5.0.1 and 5.0.2.

What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2002-0252?

CVE-2002-0252 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

Can CVE-2002-0252 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2002-0252 can be exploited by sending a malicious response from a web server without any user interaction.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0252

high

7.5

CWE

119 NVD-CWE-Other

3/5/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0252: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Apple QuickTime Player 5.01 and 5.02 allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary code via a response containing a long Content-Type MIME header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	=5.0.2
Apple QuickTime	=5.0.1

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4064

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0252?
To fix CVE-2002-0252, users should update their Apple QuickTime Player to the latest version provided by Apple.
What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 affects Apple QuickTime versions 5.0.1 and 5.0.2.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Can CVE-2002-0252 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2002-0252 can be exploited by sending a malicious response from a web server without any user interaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0252?
To fix CVE-2002-0252, users should update their Apple QuickTime Player to the latest version provided by Apple.
What versions of Apple QuickTime are affected by CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 affects Apple QuickTime versions 5.0.1 and 5.0.2.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2002-0252?
CVE-2002-0252 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Can CVE-2002-0252 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2002-0252 can be exploited by sending a malicious response from a web server without any user interaction.