CVE-2002-0501

Description

Format string vulnerability in log_print() function of Posadis DNS server before version m5pre2 allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are inserted into logging messages.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.88% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/3516	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4378	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=165094
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8653.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264450	mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0501?: CVE-2002-0501 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0501?: To fix CVE-2002-0501, 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-2002-0501 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0501 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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