CVE-2002-2253

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Cyrus Sieve / libSieve 2.1.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long header name, (2) a long IMAP flag, or (3) a script that generates a large number of errors that overflow the resulting error string.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.39% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6299 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10780 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6300 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10779 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10743 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0019.html mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6294 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2253?
CVE-2002-2253 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2253?
To fix CVE-2002-2253, 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-2002-2253 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2002-2253 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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