CVE-2002-0273: Buffer Overflow
Published May 3, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in CWMail.exe in NetWin before 2.8a allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long item parameter.
Affected Software
17 affected components
Netwin CWMail=2.7k
Netwin CWMail=2.7f
Netwin CWMail=2.7j
Netwin CWMail=2.7p
Netwin CWMail=2.7
Netwin CWMail=2.7q
Netwin CWMail=2.7t
Netwin CWMail=2.7n
Netwin CWMail=2.7o
Netwin CWMail=2.7a
Netwin CWMail=2.7d
Netwin CWMail=2.7i
Netwin CWMail=2.7s
Netwin CWMail=2.7l
Netwin CWMail=2.7m
Netwin CWMail=2.7c
Netwin CWMail=2.7b
Event History
May 3, 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-2002-0273?
CVE-2002-0273 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0273?
To fix CVE-2002-0273, upgrade to a secure version of CWMail that is 2.8a or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0273?
CVE-2002-0273 can be exploited by attackers who send a specially crafted long item parameter to execute arbitrary code.
4
Which versions of CWMail are affected by CVE-2002-0273?
Versions of CWMail prior to 2.8a, including versions 2.7, 2.7f, 2.7j, and others listed, are affected by CVE-2002-0273.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2002-0273?
Remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2002-0273 to execute arbitrary code, posing a risk to any CWMail users on affected versions.