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CVE-2002-0272

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.

Published May 31, 2002mpg321EPSS 5.48%

Overview

CVE-2002-0272 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mpg321 mpg321. It was published on May 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflows in mpg321 before 0.2.9 allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL to (1) a command line option, (2) an HTTP request, or (3) an FTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mpg321. Update mpg321 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0272?

CVE-2002-0272 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mpg321 mpg321. It was published on May 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0272?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0272?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mpg321. Update mpg321 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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