CVE-2002-2272: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Tomcat 4.0 through 4.1.12, using mod_jk 1.2.1 module on Apache 1.3 through 1.3.27, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (desynchronized communications) via an HTTP GET request with a Transfer-Encoding chunked field with invalid values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.tomcat:tomcat | >=4.0.0<=4.1.12 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.0 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.1 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.2 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.10 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.11 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.12 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.13 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.14 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.15 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.16 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.17 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.18 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.19 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.20 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.22 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.23 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.24 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.25 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.26 | |
| Apache Http Server | =1.3.27 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.0 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.1 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.2 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.3 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.4 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.5 | |
| Tomcat | =4.0.6 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.0 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.1 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.2 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.3 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.3-beta | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.9-beta | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.10 | |
| Tomcat | =4.1.12 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0045.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6320
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10771
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-2272
- https://web.archive.org/web/20030501051114/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6320
- https://web.archive.org/web/20051124132812/http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0045.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pqr5-9v2j-44xg (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2272?
CVE-2002-2272 has a severity rating that indicates it allows denial of service attacks, affecting the availability of the system.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2272?
To fix CVE-2002-2272, upgrade Apache Tomcat to a version later than 4.1.12 or Apache HTTP Server to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-2272?
CVE-2002-2272 affects Apache Tomcat versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.12 and Apache HTTP Server versions 1.3 through 1.3.27 using the mod_jk module.
What kind of attack can CVE-2002-2272 be used for?
CVE-2002-2272 can be exploited by an attacker to perform a denial of service attack through desynchronized communications.
Is CVE-2002-2272 still a relevant concern?
While CVE-2002-2272 is considered an older vulnerability, it is still important to ensure that any systems running affected versions are patched to prevent exploitation.
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