CVE-2002-0506: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 12, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.
Affected Software
12 affected components
redhat Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=7.1
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=7.1
redhat Linux=7.1
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=6.2
redhat Linux=7.0
redhat Linux=7.2
Event History
Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0506?
To fix CVE-2002-0506, update to a version of libnewt that is later than 0.50.33.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 affects Red Hat Linux versions 6.2, 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2 on multiple architectures.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 can be exploited to perform a buffer overflow attack in setuid programs using libnewt.
5
Is CVE-2002-0506 still a threat today?
While CVE-2002-0506 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a threat if affected systems are not properly updated or secured.