CVE-2002-0506

UnknownEPSS 0.49%

Last modified

CVE-2002-0506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLinux6.2
RedhatLinux7.0
RedhatLinux7.1
RedhatLinux7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0506?
Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.
How severe is CVE-2002-0506?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0506?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST