CVE-2002-1185: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )
Internet Explorer 5.01 through 6.0 does not properly check certain parameters of a PNG file when opening it, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by triggering a heap-based buffer overflow using invalid length codes during decompression, aka "Malformed PNG Image File Failure."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp2 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.0.1-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.5-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10662.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0105.html
- http://www.eeye.com/html/Research/Advisories/AD20021211.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6216
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103970996205091&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A542
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A393
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-066
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1185?
CVE-2002-1185 is considered a low-severity vulnerability that can cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1185?
To fix CVE-2002-1185, users should upgrade to a patched version of Internet Explorer.
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2002-1185?
CVE-2002-1185 affects Internet Explorer versions 5.0.1 through 6.0.
Can CVE-2002-1185 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1185 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted PNG files.
What is the nature of the attack for CVE-2002-1185?
The attack for CVE-2002-1185 involves a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by malformed PNG image files.
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