CVE-2002-0062: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 08 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in ncurses 5.0, and the ncurses4 compatibility package as used in Red Hat Linux, allows local users to gain privileges, related to "routines for moving the physical cursor and scrolling."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| Debian | =2.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =6.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.0 | |
| CentOS Ncurses | <5.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0062?
CVE-2002-0062 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0062?
To fix CVE-2002-0062, you should update the ncurses package to a version higher than 5.0.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-0062?
CVE-2002-0062 affects multiple distributions, including Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, Debian GNU/Linux, and FreeBSD.
Who can exploit CVE-2002-0062?
CVE-2002-0062 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0062?
CVE-2002-0062 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that affects cursor movement and scrolling routines in ncurses.
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