CVE-2002-1609: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 30, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in binmail in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
10 affected components
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.04
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HPE HP-UX=11.22
Compaq Tru64=4.0f
Compaq Tru64=4.0g
Compaq Tru64=5.0a
Compaq Tru64=5.1
Compaq Tru64=5.1a
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-2002-1609?
CVE-2002-1609 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1609?
To fix CVE-2002-1609, apply the latest patches provided by HP for the affected HP Tru64 and HP-UX versions.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1609?
CVE-2002-1609 affects HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0f, 4.0g, 5.0a, 5.1, and 5.1a, as well as specific versions of HP-UX.
4
Can CVE-2002-1609 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-1609 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit, limiting the attack surface.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1609?
CVE-2002-1609 is a buffer overflow vulnerability, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.