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CVE-2002-1122

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism for ISS Internet Scanner 6.2.1, when using the license banner HTTP check, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long web server response.

Published Sep 24, 2002issEPSS 3.17%

Overview

CVE-2002-1122 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iss internet_scanner. It was published on September 24, 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 the parsing mechanism for ISS Internet Scanner 6.2.1, when using the license banner HTTP check, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long web server response.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iss. Update internet_scanner 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-2002-1122?

CVE-2002-1122 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iss internet_scanner. It was published on September 24, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1122?

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-2002-1122?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iss. Update internet_scanner 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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