CVE-2002-2099

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the GNU DataDisplay Debugger (DDD) 3.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and possibly gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable. NOTE: since DDD is not installed setuid or setgid, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory securitytracker.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7979	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1003241	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2099?: CVE-2002-2099 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2099?: To fix CVE-2002-2099, 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-2002-2099 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-2099 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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