CVE-2002-0180 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Webalizer 2.01-06, specifically when configured for reverse DNS lookups. An attacker can exploit this by connecting to the monitored web server from an IP address resolving to an excessively long hostname. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, the CVE has garnered significant community discussion, suggesting awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bradford_barrett:webalizer:2.0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bradford_barrett:webalizer:2.0.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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