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CVE-2002-0677

First published: Fri Jul 12 2002(Updated: )

CDE ToolTalk database server (ttdbserver) allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary memory locations with a zero, and possibly gain privileges, via a file descriptor argument in an AUTH_UNIX procedure call, which is used as a table index by the _TT_ISCLOSE procedure.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xinuos UnixWare=7
Xinuos UnixWare=7.1.1
Xinuos UnixWare=7.1_.0
Xi Graphics Accelerated-X server=2.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.4
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
SCO Open UNIX=8.0
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0f
HP Tru64 UNIX=4.0g
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.0a
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1
HP Tru64 UNIX=5.1a
HPE HP-UX=10.10
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.24
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.11
IBM AIX=4.3.3
IBM AIX=5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.6
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8

Remedy

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-20.html

Remedy

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/975403

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0677?

    CVE-2002-0677 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0677?

    To fix CVE-2002-0677, you should apply the latest security patches provided by your software vendor that address the vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0677?

    CVE-2002-0677 affects multiple versions of Xinuos UnixWare, SGI IRIX, Compaq Tru64, HPE HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Sun Solaris/SunOS.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0677?

    CVE-2002-0677 is a memory corruption vulnerability that allows overwriting of arbitrary memory locations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0677 if a patch cannot be applied immediately?

    While the best mitigation for CVE-2002-0677 is a patch, you may temporarily limit access to affected services as a workaround.

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