What is the severity of CVE-2002-0501?

CVE-2002-0501 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0501?

To fix CVE-2002-0501, update your Posadis DNS server to version m5pre2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0501?

CVE-2002-0501 affects all versions of Posadis DNS server prior to m5pre2.

Can CVE-2002-0501 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0501 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers if they can trigger the logging functionality.

What causes CVE-2002-0501?

CVE-2002-0501 is caused by a format string vulnerability in the log_print() function of the Posadis DNS server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0501

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

12/8/2002

2/4/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0501

First published: Mon Aug 12 2002(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in log_print() function of Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are inserted into logging messages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Posadis Posadis	=m5pre1

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4378

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0501?
To fix CVE-2002-0501, update your Posadis DNS server to version m5pre2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 affects all versions of Posadis DNS server prior to m5pre2.
Can CVE-2002-0501 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0501 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers if they can trigger the logging functionality.
What causes CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 is caused by a format string vulnerability in the log_print() function of the Posadis DNS server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0501?
To fix CVE-2002-0501, update your Posadis DNS server to version m5pre2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 affects all versions of Posadis DNS server prior to m5pre2.
Can CVE-2002-0501 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0501 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers if they can trigger the logging functionality.
What causes CVE-2002-0501?
CVE-2002-0501 is caused by a format string vulnerability in the log_print() function of the Posadis DNS server.