CVE-2002-1091
First published: Fri Oct 04 2002(Updated: )
Netscape 6.2.3 and earlier, and Mozilla 1.0.1, allow remote attackers to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code via a GIF image with a zero width.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.5 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2 | |
| Opera Browser | =6.0 | |
| Opera Browser | =5.12 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.7 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.1 | |
| Opera Browser | =6.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.8 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.3 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.2 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.6 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5665
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10058.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-192.html
- http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~Sneuro/zerogif/
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157989
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:075
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-046.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103134051120770&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1091?
CVE-2002-1091 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1091?
To fix CVE-2002-1091, update to the latest version of Netscape or Mozilla that does not contain this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1091?
Affected software includes Netscape Navigator versions 6.2.3 and earlier, and Mozilla versions 1.0.1 and earlier.
Can CVE-2002-1091 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1091 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted GIF image.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1091?
CVE-2002-1091 is a heap memory corruption vulnerability.
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