7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0093: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Aug 20 2002(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in ipcs for HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0f through 5.1a may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0423.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0g
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0a
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0093?

    CVE-2002-0093 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0093?

    To mitigate CVE-2002-0093, users should upgrade to a patched version of HP Tru64 UNIX beyond 5.1a.

  • What versions of HP Tru64 UNIX are affected by CVE-2002-0093?

    CVE-2002-0093 affects HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0f, 4.0g, 5.0a, and 5.1a.

  • What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2002-0093?

    In CVE-2002-0093, a buffer overflow refers to a vulnerability that can allow attackers to overwrite memory and execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2002-0093 related to other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0093 is related to CVE-2001-0423 but is identified as a different vulnerability.

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