CVE-2002-1109
First published: Fri Oct 04 2002(Updated: )
securetar, as used in AMaViS shell script 0.2.1 and earlier, allows users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR file, possibly via an incorrect file size parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| AMaViS | <=0.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1109?
CVE-2002-1109 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1109?
To fix CVE-2002-1109, upgrade to a version of AMaViS later than 0.2.1.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-1109?
CVE-2002-1109 affects AMaViS virus scanner versions 0.2.1 and earlier.
Can CVE-2002-1109 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1109 can potentially be exploited remotely through a malformed TAR file.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-1109 enable?
CVE-2002-1109 enables denial of service attacks by consuming excessive CPU resources.
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