CVE-2002-1320
First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )
Pine 4.44 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (core dump and failed restart) via an email message with a From header that contains a large number of quotation marks (").
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington PINE | =4.0.2 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.30 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.21 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.10 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =3.98 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.0.4 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.44 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.33 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.20 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6120
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10555.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-271.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000551
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-2614.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-084.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-270.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_046_pine.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103668430620531&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103884988306241&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1320?
CVE-2002-1320 allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service, causing Pine to core dump and fail to restart.
Which versions of Pine are affected by CVE-2002-1320?
CVE-2002-1320 affects Pine versions 4.44 and earlier, including 4.0.2, 4.10, 4.21, 4.30, 4.33, 4.20, and 3.98.
How can I fix CVE-2002-1320?
To address CVE-2002-1320, upgrade Pine to a version later than 4.44 that contains the relevant security patches.
Is CVE-2002-1320 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2002-1320 can cause a denial of service, its severity level should be evaluated according to the specific environment and usage of Pine.
What techniques are used to exploit CVE-2002-1320?
CVE-2002-1320 can be exploited by sending an email with a From header that contains an excessive number of quotation marks.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/remedy
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/university of washington
- product/pine
- canonical/university of washington pine
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- version/university of washington pine/4.0.2
- version/university of washington pine/4.30
- version/university of washington pine/4.21
- version/university of washington pine/4.10
- version/university of washington pine/3.98
- version/university of washington pine/4.0.4
- version/university of washington pine/4.44
- version/university of washington pine/4.33
- version/university of washington pine/4.20