CVE-2002-1606: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 30, 2002
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain privileges via (1) lpc, (2) lpd, (3) lpq, (4) lpr, or (5) lprm.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Compaq Tru64=4.0g
Compaq Tru64=5.0a
Compaq Tru64=4.0f
HPE HP-UX=11.11
Compaq Tru64=5.1a
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HPE HP-UX=11.00
Compaq Tru64=5.1
HPE HP-UX=11.22
HPE HP-UX=10.20
Event History
Aug 30, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1606?
CVE-2002-1606 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1606?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1606, upgrade to a patched version of HP Tru64 UNIX or apply available security patches.
3
Which HP Tru64 UNIX versions are affected by CVE-2002-1606?
CVE-2002-1606 affects HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0f, 4.0g, 5.0a, 5.1, and 5.1a.
4
Can CVE-2002-1606 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-1606 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.
5
What components are vulnerable in CVE-2002-1606?
The vulnerable components in CVE-2002-1606 include lpc, lpd, lpq, lpr, and lprm.