CVE-2002-1721
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.26%
Last modified
CVE-2002-1721 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Off-by-one error in alterMIME 0.1.10 and 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an x-header that causes snprintf overwrite the FFGET_FILE variable with a (null) byte.. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Off-by-one error in alterMIME 0.1.10 and 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an x-header that causes snprintf overwrite the FFGET_FILE variable with a (null) byte.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pldaniels | Altermime | 0.1.10 |
| Pldaniels | Altermime | 0.1.11 |
References
- http://www.pldaniels.com/altermime/CHANGELOGRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4650Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8992Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.pldaniels.com/altermime/CHANGELOGRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4650Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8992Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1721?
Off-by-one error in alterMIME 0.1.10 and 0.1.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an x-header that causes snprintf overwrite the FFGET_FILE variable with a (null) byte.
How severe is CVE-2002-1721?
CVE-2002-1721 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1721?
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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