CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2257

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_field function in cgi_lib.c for LIBCGI versions 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of LIBCGI to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_field function in cgi_lib.c for LIBCGI 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

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