CVE-2002-1543: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 31, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflow in trek on NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via long keyboard input.
Affected Software
5 affected components
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 31, 2003
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-2002-1543?
CVE-2002-1543 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1543?
To fix CVE-2002-1543, you should upgrade to a patched version of NetBSD that resolves the buffer overflow issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1543?
CVE-2002-1543 affects local users on NetBSD versions 1.5 through 1.5.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1543?
CVE-2002-1543 is a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can non-local users exploit CVE-2002-1543?
No, CVE-2002-1543 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.