CVE-2002-1308: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 29, 2002
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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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1308?

CVE-2002-1308 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1308?

To fix CVE-2002-1308, update to the latest version of the affected Netscape or Mozilla browser.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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