CVE-2002-1951: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in GoAhead WebServer 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request with a large number of subdirectories.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Goahead Software Goahead Webserver=2.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 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-2002-1951?
CVE-2002-1951 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1951?
To fix CVE-2002-1951, upgrade the GoAhead WebServer to a version later than 2.1 that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1951?
CVE-2002-1951 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GoAhead WebServer.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1951?
CVE-2002-1951 affects users running GoAhead WebServer version 2.1.
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What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2002-1951?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2002-1951 can execute arbitrary code on the affected system through a specially crafted HTTP GET request.