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CVE-2002-2253

UnknownEPSS 6.57%

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CVE-2002-2253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.57%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CyrusLibsieve<= 2.1.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2253?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-2253?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2253?
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