CVE-2002-0653 describes an off-by-one buffer overflow in the ssl_compat_directive function within the mod_ssl Apache module versions 2.8.9 and earlier. This vulnerability allows local users to execute arbitrary code as the Apache server user by crafting malicious .htaccess files with long entries. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its local attack vector and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild or on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of broader community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.8.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:modssl:mod_ssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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