CVE-2002-1122: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 24, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism for ISS Internet Scanner 6.2.1, when using the license banner HTTP check, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long web server response.
Affected Software
1 affected component
iss Internet Scanner=6.2.1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 24, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
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-2002-1122?
CVE-2002-1122 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1122?
To fix CVE-2002-1122, update ISS Internet Scanner to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically above 6.2.1.
3
What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2002-1122?
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the affected system by exploiting the buffer overflow in the HTTP response handling.
4
What software is impacted by CVE-2002-1122?
CVE-2002-1122 specifically affects ISS Internet Scanner version 6.2.1.
5
When was CVE-2002-1122 discovered?
CVE-2002-1122 was published in the year 2002.