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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-1073

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/8/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1073: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mercury Mail Server	=3.3
Mercury Mail Server	=3.3_sp1
Mercury Mail Server	=3.3_sp2
Mercury Mail Server	=4.1
Mercury Mail Server	=4.1_sp1
Mercury Mail Server	=4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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