CVE-2002-0158: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 2, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Xsun on Solaris 2.6 through 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -co (color database) command line argument.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS
Remediation
Event History
Apr 2, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0158?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0158, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for affected Solaris versions.
3
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 affects Solaris 2.6, 7.0, and 8.0 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.
4
Can CVE-2002-0158 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0158 requires local access to exploit, making it a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
What is the cause of CVE-2002-0158?
CVE-2002-0158 is caused by a buffer overflow in the Xsun utility when processing long command line arguments.