Vulnerability Description
The printf wrappers in libsafe 2.0-11 and earlier do not properly handle argument indexing specifiers, which could allow attackers to exploit certain function calls through arguments that are not verified by 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/8594.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-026.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4327
- 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/8594.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-026.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4327
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0176?
CVE-2002-0176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The printf wrappers in libsafe 2.0-11 and earlier do not properly handle argument indexing specifiers, which could allow attackers to exploit certain function calls through arguments that are not veri...
How severe is CVE-2002-0176?
CVE-2002-0176 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-2002-0176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avaya Libsafe.