CVE-2002-0852: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 14, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflows in Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) Client 3.5.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via (1) an Internet Key Exchange (IKE) with a large Security Parameter Index (SPI) payload, or (2) an IKE packet with a large number of valid payloads.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.1
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.2
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.1
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.2
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.1
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.2
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.2
Cisco VPN Client=3.5.1

Event History

Aug 14, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0852?

CVE-2002-0852 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0852?

To fix CVE-2002-0852, upgrade the Cisco VPN Client to version 3.5.5 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0852?

CVE-2002-0852 affects Cisco VPN Client versions 3.5.1 and 3.5.2 on multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-0852 facilitate?

CVE-2002-0852 facilitates remote denial of service attacks through buffer overflow exploits in the VPN client.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0852?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2002-0852; updating to the latest version is recommended.

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