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CVE-2002-1452

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the search capability for MyWebServer 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long searchTarget parameter.

Published Aug 14, 2002mywebserverEPSS 5.07%

Overview

CVE-2002-1452 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mywebserver mywebserver. It was published on August 14, 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 search capability for MyWebServer 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long searchTarget parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mywebserver. Update mywebserver 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-2002-1452?

CVE-2002-1452 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mywebserver mywebserver. It was published on August 14, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1452?

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-2002-1452?

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

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1452?

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