CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0743: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jul 26 2002(Updated: )

mail and mailx in AIX 4.3.3 core dump when called with a very long argument, an indication of a buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=4.3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0743?

    CVE-2002-0743 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service through a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0743?

    To fix CVE-2002-0743, upgrade to a patched version of AIX that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-0743?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2002-0743 include application crashes and service disruptions due to core dumps.

  • Is CVE-2002-0743 only applicable to IBM AIX 4.3.3?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0743 specifically affects the mail and mailx applications in IBM AIX version 4.3.3.

  • Can CVE-2002-0743 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2002-0743 can potentially be exploited remotely by sending crafted arguments that trigger the buffer overflow.

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