7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0379: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 25 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in University of Washington imap server (uw-imapd) imap-2001 (imapd 2001.315) and imap-2001a (imapd 2001.315) with legacy RFC 1730 support, and imapd 2000.287 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long BODY request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
University of Washington imapd=2000.283
University of Washington imapd=2000.315
University of Washington imapd=2000.287
University of Washington imapd=2000.284

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0379?

    CVE-2002-0379 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0379?

    To fix CVE-2002-0379, you should upgrade to a version of the University of Washington imap server that is not affected by the vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-0379?

    CVE-2002-0379 affects users of the University of Washington imap server versions 2000.283, 2000.287, 2000.284, and 2000.315.

  • Can CVE-2002-0379 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0379 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users.

  • What impact does CVE-2002-0379 have on system security?

    CVE-2002-0379 can compromise system security by allowing arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control over the affected system.

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