Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Netscape 6 and Mozilla 1.0 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long channel name in an IRC URI.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Mozilla | 0.9.9 |
| Netscape | Communicator | 6.1 |
| Netscape | Navigator | 6.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000490
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270249Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8039
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8976.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4637ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000490
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270249Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8039
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8976.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4637ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0593?
CVE-2002-0593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Netscape 6 and Mozilla 1.0 RC1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long channel name in an IRC URI.
How severe is CVE-2002-0593?
CVE-2002-0593 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Mozilla, Netscape Communicator, Netscape Navigator.