CVE-2002-1073: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the control service for MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=3.3
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=3.3_sp1
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=3.3_sp2
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=4.1
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=4.1_sp1
Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver=4.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1073?
CVE-2002-1073 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1073?
To fix CVE-2002-1073, upgrade to a version of the MERCUR Mailserver that is not affected, ideally version 4.3 or later.
3
Which versions of MERCUR Mailserver are affected by CVE-2002-1073?
CVE-2002-1073 affects MERCUR Mailserver versions 4.1, 4.2, and certain 3.x versions up to 3.3_sp2.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2002-1073?
CVE-2002-1073 can be exploited through buffer overflow attacks that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Is there an exploit for CVE-2002-1073?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2002-1073 that take advantage of the buffer overflow vulnerability.