CVE-2002-0854: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 14, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflows in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the i4l package on SuSE 7.3, 8.0, and possibly other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=7.3
Event History
Aug 14, 2002
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-2002-0854?
CVE-2002-0854 has a high severity rating due to the ability of local users to gain elevated privileges through buffer overflows.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0854?
To fix CVE-2002-0854, users should update their system to a patched version of the ISDN Point to Point Protocol daemon.
3
Which versions of SUSE Linux are affected by CVE-2002-0854?
CVE-2002-0854 affects SUSE Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2002-0854?
CVE-2002-0854 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
5
Can remote users exploit CVE-2002-0854?
No, CVE-2002-0854 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.