CVE-2002-1050: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 4, 2002
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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.