CVE-2002-0338: Medium severity ritlabs the bat vulnerability
Published May 3, 2002
·Updated
The Bat! 1.53d and 1.54beta, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an attachment whose name includes an MS-DOS device name.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Ritlabs The Bat=1.53d
Ritlabs The Bat=1.54d
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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-2002-0338?
CVE-2002-0338 has a severity level that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0338?
To fix CVE-2002-0338, upgrade to a version of The Bat! that is not affected, specifically version 1.54d or later.
3
Which versions of The Bat! are affected by CVE-2002-0338?
CVE-2002-0338 affects The Bat! versions 1.53d and 1.54beta, among possibly others.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-0338 involve?
CVE-2002-0338 involves remote attackers causing a denial of service through specially crafted attachment names.
5
Can CVE-2002-0338 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0338 can be exploited remotely by sending an email with a malicious attachment.