CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1565

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Risk Assessment

The organization may experience service interruptions and risks associated with unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update wget to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in url_filename function for wget 1.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long URL.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS