Unscored severity · published Aug 12, 2002
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…
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CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 42% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
LI
Linux · Redhat
6.2; 6.2; 6.2; 7.0; 7.0; 7.0; +6 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0506
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-0506
Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264699
Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8700.php
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4393
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