CVE-2002-0204 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in GNU Chess (gnuchess) version 5.02 and earlier. This flaw can be exploited if the software is modified or used in a networked environment, allowing local or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted long command. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.02CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:chess:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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