CVE-2002-2338: Input Validation
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
The POP3 mail client in Mozilla 1.0 and earlier, and Netscape Communicator 4.7 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (no new mail) via a mail message containing a dot (.) at a newline, which is interpreted as the end of the message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.5 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.76 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.0 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.77 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.3 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.61 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0-rc1 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.07 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.7 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.73 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.51 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0-rc2 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.4 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.2.1 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.06 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.2 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.7 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.1 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =1.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.8 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.0 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.4 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.74 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.08 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.6 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.01 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.2.2 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.72 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.6 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.5 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.4.1 | |
| Netscape Navigator | =6.1 | |
| Netscape Communicator | =4.75 | |
| Mozilla Mozilla | =0.9.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276628
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276946
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=144228
- http://mozilla.org/releases/mozilla1.0.1/security-fixes-1.0.1.html
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5002
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9343.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2338?
The severity of CVE-2002-2338 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-2338?
CVE-2002-2338 affects Mozilla 1.0 and earlier, and Netscape Communicator 4.7 and earlier versions.
How does CVE-2002-2338 allow a denial of service attack?
CVE-2002-2338 allows a denial of service by processing a mail message that contains a dot at a newline, interpreted as the end of the message.
What should be done to mitigate CVE-2002-2338?
To mitigate CVE-2002-2338, users should upgrade to the latest versions of Mozilla or Netscape that are not vulnerable.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2002-2338 if upgrading is not possible?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2002-2338 other than upgrading to a non-vulnerable version.
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