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CVE-2002-1062: Jana Web Server runs code if login fields too long

CVE-2002-1062 · published 24 years ago

Summary

The Jana Web Server (versions 1.4.6 and earlier, and 2.0 through 2.2.1) can be tricked into executing unwanted programs when an attacker sends unusually long username, password, or hostname data. This could let a remote user take control of the server. Update to the latest patched version or apply the vendor's recommended configuration changes as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
t._hauck	jana_web_server	1.0 1.45 1.46 2.0 2.0_beta1 2.0_beta2 2.2.1 `cpe:2.3:a:t._hauck:jana_web_server:1.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Signedness error in Thomas Hauck Jana Server 2.x through 2.2.1, and 1.4.6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) Username, (2) Password, or (3) Hostname entries.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0329.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9684.php Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5321 Patch Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

7.5 High

Exploitation

3% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published4 Oct 2002

Updated30 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2002-1062 · NVD

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