CVE-2002-1308: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 29 2002(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Netscape and Mozilla allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a jar: URL that references a malformed .jar file, which overflows a buffer during decompression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0.1 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.7 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.1 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =7.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.8 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.3 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.2 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.6 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.1 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157646
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-162.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-163.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6185
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103730181813075&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10636
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1308?
CVE-2002-1308 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1308?
To fix CVE-2002-1308, update to the latest version of the affected Netscape or Mozilla browser.
What versions are affected by CVE-2002-1308?
CVE-2002-1308 affects multiple versions of Netscape Navigator and Mozilla, including versions up to 7.0 for Netscape and 1.1 for Mozilla.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1308?
The impact of CVE-2002-1308 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user interacts with a malicious .jar file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1308?
A possible workaround for CVE-2002-1308 is to avoid opening .jar files from untrusted sources until the vulnerability is patched.
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