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
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.