CVE-2002-1611: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 30, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in quot 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
Remediation
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-2002-1611?
CVE-2002-1611 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1611?
To fix CVE-2002-1611, apply the latest patches for HP Tru64 UNIX versions affected by this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1611?
CVE-2002-1611 affects HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0f, 4.0g, 5.0a, 5.1, and 5.1a.
4
Who is impacted by CVE-2002-1611?
Local users on affected HP Tru64 UNIX systems are at risk due to the buffer overflow in the quot command.
5
What is a buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2002-1611?
In the context of CVE-2002-1611, a buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, enabling unauthorized privilege escalation.