CVE-2002-1612: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 13, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in mailcv 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
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
Sep 13, 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-2002-1612?
CVE-2002-1612 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1612?
To fix CVE-2002-1612, apply the necessary patches provided by HP for the affected versions of Tru64 UNIX.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1612?
CVE-2002-1612 affects local users of HP Tru64 UNIX versions 4.0f, 4.0g, 5.0a, 5.1, and 5.1a.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1612?
CVE-2002-1612 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local privilege escalation.
5
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2002-1612?
The systems vulnerable to CVE-2002-1612 include various versions of HP Tru64 UNIX and certain versions of HPE HP-UX.