7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0910: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Aug 31 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflows in netstd 3.07-17 package allows remote DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long FQDN reply, as observed in the utilities (1) linux-ftpd, (2) pcnfsd, (3) tftp, (4) traceroute, or (5) from/to.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian Netstd=3.07

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0910?

    CVE-2002-0910 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by remote attackers.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2002-0910?

    CVE-2002-0910 specifically affects the netstd package version 3.07-17 on Debian systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0910?

    To fix CVE-2002-0910, you should upgrade the netstd package to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-0910 involve?

    CVE-2002-0910 involves a buffer overflow attack that can be triggered by long Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) replies.

  • Can CVE-2002-0910 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0910 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted DNS replies to vulnerable systems.

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