CVE-2002-0593: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 11, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Netscape 6 and Mozilla 1.0 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long channel name in an IRC URI.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Netscape Navigator=6.0
Mozilla Mozilla=1.0-rc1
Netscape Communicator=6.1
Netscape Navigator=6.01
Mozilla Mozilla=0.9.9

Remediation

Event History

Jun 11, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0593?

CVE-2002-0593 has a severity rating that indicates it can allow a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0593?

To fix CVE-2002-0593, you should upgrade to the latest version of Netscape Navigator or Mozilla that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What versions of software are impacted by CVE-2002-0593?

CVE-2002-0593 affects Netscape 6.0, 6.01, and 6.1, as well as Mozilla 1.0 RC1 and earlier versions.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2002-0593 facilitate?

CVE-2002-0593 facilitates remote denial of service attacks and may allow execution of arbitrary code.

5

Who is at risk for CVE-2002-0593?

Users of the affected versions of Netscape and Mozilla browsers are at risk for the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2002-0593.

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