CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2061

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in Netscape 6.2.3 and Mozilla 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with large width and height values and an 8-bit or 16-bit alpha channel.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations as it allows remote code execution and destabilization of user browsers. This could lead to data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update browsers to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing restrictions on opening PNG files from unknown sources is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Netscape 6.2.3 and Mozilla 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash client browsers and execute arbitrary code via a PNG image with large width and height values and an 8-bit or 16-bit alpha channel.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS