CVE-2002-0801: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 12, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the ISAPI DLL filter for Macromedia JRun 3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a direct request to the filter with a long HTTP host header field in a URL for a .jsp file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Macromedia JRun=3.0
Macromedia JRun=3.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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-2002-0801?
CVE-2002-0801 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0801?
To fix CVE-2002-0801, you should upgrade to a patched version of Macromedia JRun that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
What versions of Macromedia JRun are affected by CVE-2002-0801?
CVE-2002-0801 affects Macromedia JRun versions 3.0 and 3.1.
4
Can CVE-2002-0801 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0801 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTTP requests.
5
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2002-0801?
CVE-2002-0801 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.