What is the severity of CVE-2002-0660?

CVE-2002-0660 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0660?

To fix CVE-2002-0660, you should upgrade to a patched version of libpng that addresses this buffer overflow issue.

Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2002-0660?

CVE-2002-0660 affects libpng version 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 version 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0.

Can CVE-2002-0660 lead to remote exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2002-0660 may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow remotely, leading to system compromise.

Is CVE-2002-0660 specific to Debian systems?

While CVE-2002-0660 is highlighted in Debian systems, it may affect other operating systems with the vulnerable versions of libpng.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0660

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

10/8/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0660: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Aug 10 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in libpng 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and other operating systems, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0728.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/libpng
debian/libpng3
Libpng	=1.0.12
Greg Roelofs libpng	=1.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0660?
CVE-2002-0660 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0660?
To fix CVE-2002-0660, you should upgrade to a patched version of libpng that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2002-0660?
CVE-2002-0660 affects libpng version 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 version 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0.
Can CVE-2002-0660 lead to remote exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2002-0660 may allow attackers to exploit the buffer overflow remotely, leading to system compromise.
Is CVE-2002-0660 specific to Debian systems?
While CVE-2002-0660 is highlighted in Debian systems, it may affect other operating systems with the vulnerable versions of libpng.

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