CVE-2002-1602: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 23, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the Braille module for GNU screen 3.9.11, when HAVEBRAILLE is defined, allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
5 affected components
GNU Screen=3.9.4
GNU Screen=3.9.8
GNU Screen=3.9.9
GNU Screen=3.9.10
GNU Screen=3.9.11
Event History
Apr 23, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1602?
CVE-2002-1602 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1602?
To fix CVE-2002-1602, upgrade to a patched version of GNU screen that does not contain the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Which versions of GNU screen are affected by CVE-2002-1602?
CVE-2002-1602 affects GNU screen versions 3.9.4, 3.9.8, 3.9.9, 3.9.10, and 3.9.11 when HAVE_BRAILLE is defined.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1602?
CVE-2002-1602 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
5
Can CVE-2002-1602 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-1602 requires local access to exploit, as it affects local users of the GNU screen application.