CVE-2002-1766: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Composer in Netscape 4.77 allows local users to overwrite process memory and execute arbitrary code via a font tag with a long face attribute.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netscape Communicator=4.77
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
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-2002-1766?
CVE-2002-1766 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1766?
To fix CVE-2002-1766, users should update to a later version of Netscape or apply relevant security patches.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1766?
CVE-2002-1766 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1766?
CVE-2002-1766 affects users of Netscape Communicator version 4.77.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2002-1766?
With CVE-2002-1766, attackers can overwrite process memory and execute arbitrary code on affected systems.