CVE-2002-1318: Buffer Overflow

Published 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.

Affected Software

27 affected components
Samba Samba=2.2.2
Samba Samba=2.2.3
Samba Samba=2.2.4
Samba Samba=2.2.5
Samba 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

Event History

Dec 11, 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-2002-1318?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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