CVE-2002-1351

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in Melange Chat System 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (chat server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the msgText buffer in the chat_InterpretData function, as demonstrated via a long Nick (nickname) request.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 8.45% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=33&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005831	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6477	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10939	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1351?: CVE-2002-1351 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1351?: To fix CVE-2002-1351, 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-2002-1351 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1351 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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