CVE-2002-1389: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 2, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflow in typespeed 0.4.2 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via long input.
Affected Software
2 affected components
typespeed typespeed=0.4.1
typespeed typespeed=0.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 2, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1389?
CVE-2002-1389 is considered to have a critical severity due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1389?
To fix CVE-2002-1389, users should upgrade Typespeed to version 0.4.3 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1389?
CVE-2002-1389 affects all local users running Typespeed versions 0.4.2 and earlier.
4
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2002-1389?
CVE-2002-1389 can be exploited through a buffer overflow attack by providing long input to the application.
5
Is CVE-2002-1389 still a relevant vulnerability?
While CVE-2002-1389 was disclosed over two decades ago, it remains relevant for outdated systems still using vulnerable versions.