CVE-2002-1200
syslog-ng - buffer overflow
EPSS 6.5%
Description
Balabit Syslog-NG 1.4.x before 1.4.15, and 1.5.x before 1.5.20, when using template filenames or output, does not properly track the size of a buffer when constant characters are encountered during macro expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How to fix CVE-2002-1200
To remediate CVE-2002-1200, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/syslog-ng—upgrade to 1.5.21-1 or later
- Debian/syslog-ng—upgrade to 1.5.15-1.1 or later
Is CVE-2002-1200 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.5.21-1
- from 0, < 1.5.15-1.1