Vulnerability Description
libsafe 2.0-11 and earlier allows attackers to bypass protection against format string vulnerabilities via format strings that use the "'" and "I" characters, which are implemented in libc but not libsafe.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avaya | Libsafe | 1.3.4 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0070.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263121ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8593.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-026.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4326
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0070.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263121ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8593.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-026.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4326
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0175?
CVE-2002-0175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). libsafe 2.0-11 and earlier allows attackers to bypass protection against format string vulnerabilities via format strings that use the "'" and "I" characters, which are implemented in libc but not lib...
How severe is CVE-2002-0175?
CVE-2002-0175 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avaya Libsafe.