CVE-2002-1050: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 4, 2002
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Updated

Buffer overflow in HylaFAX faxgetty before 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long line of image data.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1_beta1
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.0_pl2
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.0_pl0
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1.2
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.0_pl1
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1.1
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1_beta2
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.0.2
Hylafax HylaFAX=4.1_beta3

Event History

Oct 4, 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-2002-1050?

CVE-2002-1050 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1050?

To fix CVE-2002-1050, upgrade HylaFAX to version 4.1.3 or later.

3

Which versions of HylaFAX are affected by CVE-2002-1050?

CVE-2002-1050 affects HylaFAX versions 4.0_pl0 to 4.1.2, including beta releases prior to 4.1.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-1050 enable?

CVE-2002-1050 enables remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow, causing denial of service or executing arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2002-1050 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2002-1050 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.

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