Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w (workdir) argument to (1) afd, (2) afdcmd, (3) afd_ctrl, (4) init_afd, (5) mafd, (6) mon_ctrl, (7) show_olog, or (8) udc.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Afd | Afd | 1.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1503?
CVE-2002-1503 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w (workdir) argument to (1) afd, (2) afdcm...
How severe is CVE-2002-1503?
CVE-2002-1503 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1503?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Afd Afd.