CVE-2002-0002

Description

Format string vulnerability in stunnel before 3.22 when used in client mode for (1) smtp, (2) pop, or (3) nntp allows remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.92% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory mirt.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=stunnel-users&m=100869449828705&w=2
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3748	vdb entry
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-004.php3	vendor advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/248149	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7741	vdb entry
http://stunnel.mirt.net/news.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-002.html	patch vendor advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/247427	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0002?: CVE-2002-0002 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0002?: To fix CVE-2002-0002, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0002 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0002 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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