CVE-2002-1142: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 29, 2002

Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Remote Data Services (RDS) component of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.1 through 2.6, and Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0, allows remote attackers to execute code via a malformed HTTP request to the Data Stub.

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft ie=6.0-sp1

Microsoft Data Access Components=2.5

Microsoft Data Access Components=2.6

Microsoft Data Access Components=2.1

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp2

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp2

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.0.1-sp1

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5

Microsoft Internet Explorer=5.5-sp1

Microsoft Internet Explorer=6.0

Event History

Nov 29, 2002

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Sep 1, 2004

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1142?

CVE-2002-1142 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1142?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1142, users should upgrade to the latest versions of Microsoft Data Access Components and Internet Explorer.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1142?

CVE-2002-1142 affects Microsoft Data Access Components 2.1 to 2.6 and Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1 through 6.0.

Can CVE-2002-1142 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1142 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed HTTP request to the vulnerable service.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1142?

CVE-2002-1142 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.