CVE-2002-1940

Description

LCC-Win32 3.2 compiler, when running on Windows 95, 98, or ME, writes portions of previously used memory after the import table, which could allow attackers to gain sensitive information. NOTE: it has been reported that this problem is due to the OS and not the application.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.40%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9749.php	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0504.html	vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5391	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1940?: CVE-2002-1940 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1940?: To fix CVE-2002-1940, 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-2002-1940 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1940 is being actively exploited. 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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