CVE-2002-1814: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in efstools in Bonobo, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Bonobo | ||
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Slackware Linux | =8.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1814?
CVE-2002-1814 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1814?
To fix CVE-2002-1814, remove the setuid permission from the efstools executable or update to a patched version of GNOME Bonobo.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1814?
CVE-2002-1814 affects various versions of GNOME Bonobo and multiple Linux distributions, including Red Hat and Mandrake.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2002-1814?
CVE-2002-1814 allows local attackers to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability to run arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
When was CVE-2002-1814 disclosed?
CVE-2002-1814 was disclosed in 2002 and is part of a historical context of vulnerabilities impacting local user security.
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