7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1247: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Nov 14 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in LISa allows local users to gain access to a raw socket via a long LOGNAME environment variable for the resLISa daemon.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Kde Klisa=2.2.2
Lisa Lisa=0.1
Lisa Lisa=0.1.2
KDE KDE=2.0
KDE KDE=3.0.2
KDE KDE=2.2
KDE KDE=2.1
KDE KDE=3.0.1
KDE KDE=3.0.4
KDE KDE=3.0
KDE KDE=3.0.3
KDE KDE=3.0.3a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1247?

    CVE-2002-1247 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to a raw socket.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1247?

    To fix CVE-2002-1247, you should update to the latest version of the affected software that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-1247?

    CVE-2002-1247 affects LISa version 0.1, 0.1.2, and various KDE versions up to 3.0.4.

  • Can CVE-2002-1247 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2002-1247 cannot be exploited remotely as it is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2002-1247?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-1247 can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.

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