CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0279

First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )

The kernel in HP-UX 11.11 does not properly provide arguments for setrlimit, which could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=11.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0279?

    CVE-2002-0279 is classified as a local denial of service vulnerability that can potentially lead to a kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0279?

    The recommended mitigation for CVE-2002-0279 is to apply the appropriate patches provided by HP for HP-UX 11.11.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2002-0279?

    CVE-2002-0279 affects users of HP-UX version 11.11, particularly local users with the ability to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2002-0279?

    An attacker can use CVE-2002-0279 to cause a denial of service by triggering a kernel panic.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2002-0279?

    While specific exploit code for CVE-2002-0279 may not be widely available, the vulnerability allows attackers to leverage local privileges for denial of service.

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