CVE-2002-1602

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the Braille module for GNU screen 3.9.11, when HAVE_BRAILLE is defined, allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.12%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4578	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/268998	mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8929	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/524227	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1602?: CVE-2002-1602 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1602?: To fix CVE-2002-1602, 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-2002-1602 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1602 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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