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CVE-2002-0360

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Sun AnswerBook2 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument to the gettransbitmap CGI program.

Published Jun 25, 2002sunEPSS 3.25%

Overview

CVE-2002-0360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun solaris_answerbook2. It was published on June 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Sun AnswerBook2 1.4 through 1.4.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument to the gettransbitmap CGI program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update solaris_answerbook2 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-2002-0360?

CVE-2002-0360 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun solaris_answerbook2. It was published on June 25, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0360?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2002-0360?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update solaris_answerbook2 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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