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CVE-2002-1318: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in samba 2.2.2 through 2.2.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an encrypted password that causes the overflow during decryption in which a DOS codepage string is converted to a little-endian UCS2 unicode string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samba=2.2.2
Samba=2.2.3
Samba=2.2.4
Samba=2.2.5
Samba=2.2.6
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.18
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.08
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.08.01
HP CIFS/9000 Server=a.01.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1318?

    CVE-2002-1318 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1318?

    To fix CVE-2002-1318, upgrade Samba to version 2.2.7 or later, or apply any available patches from your vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1318?

    CVE-2002-1318 affects Samba versions 2.2.2 through 2.2.6 and various versions of SGI IRIX and HP CIFS/9000 Server.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2002-1318 enable?

    CVE-2002-1318 enables attackers to exploit a buffer overflow via an encrypted password, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2002-1318 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2002-1318 was disclosed in 2002, it remains a concern for systems that have not been adequately patched or upgraded.

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