CVE-2002-0845: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 12, 2002
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Sun ONE / iPlanet Web Server 4.1 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request using chunked transfer encoding.

Affected Software

2 affected components
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=4.1
iPlanet iPlanet Web Server=6.0

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0845?

CVE-2002-0845 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0845?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0845, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the iPlanet Web Server.

3

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2002-0845?

CVE-2002-0845 affects iPlanet Web Server versions 4.1 and 6.0.

4

What exploit does CVE-2002-0845 utilize?

CVE-2002-0845 utilizes a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by HTTP requests with chunked transfer encoding.

5

Can CVE-2002-0845 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0845 can be exploited remotely by attackers without local access to the server.

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