Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the context_action function in context.c of Logsurfer 1.41 through 1.5a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed log entry.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Logsurfer | Logsurfer | 1.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.cert.dfn.de/pub/tools/audit/logsurfer/logsurfer.README.asc
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/294131
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10287.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5898Patch
- ftp://ftp.cert.dfn.de/pub/tools/audit/logsurfer/logsurfer.README.asc
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/294131
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10287.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5898Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1889?
CVE-2002-1889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one buffer overflow in the context_action function in context.c of Logsurfer 1.41 through 1.5a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed log entry.
How severe is CVE-2002-1889?
CVE-2002-1889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Logsurfer Logsurfer.