CVE-2002-1223: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 28 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in DSC 3.0 parser from GSview, as used in KGhostView in KDE 1.1 and KDE 3.0.3a, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a modified .ps (PostScript) input file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =1.1 | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.0.3a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20021008-1.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11319.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-220.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0163.html
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:071
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101426-1
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-155.shtml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1223?
CVE-2002-1223 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1223?
To address CVE-2002-1223, users should update to the latest version of the KDE software that mitigates this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1223?
CVE-2002-1223 affects KDE versions 1.1 and 3.0.3a when using the DSC 3.0 parser from GSview.
What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2002-1223?
CVE-2002-1223 can be exploited by attackers to perform a denial of service attack or execute arbitrary code with specially crafted PostScript files.
Is CVE-2002-1223 related to any specific file types?
CVE-2002-1223 specifically involves vulnerabilities associated with modified .ps (PostScript) input files.
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