PT-2002-2592 · Unknown · Simple Web Server

Published 2002-12-31 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2002-1870

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Simple Web Server (SWS) versions 0.0.4 through 0.1.0

Description The issue arises from the improper handling of the recv function call failure, potentially allowing remote attackers to overwrite program data or perform actions on an uninitialized heap. This could lead to a denial of service and possibly code execution.

Recommendations For versions 0.0.4 through 0.1.0, consider implementing proper error handling for the recv function call to prevent potential overwrites of program data or actions on an uninitialized heap. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the Simple Web Server to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-1870

Affected Products

Simple Web Server

References · 4

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1870 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/5660 · Note
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/10072.php · Note
• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0047.html · Note