CVE-2002-1622: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2002
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in certain RPC routines in IBM AIX 4.3 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to a "variable data type."

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM AIX=4.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 26, 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-2002-1622?

CVE-2002-1622 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1622?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1622, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of IBM AIX that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1622?

CVE-2002-1622 specifically affects IBM AIX version 4.3.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-1622?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2002-1622 by leveraging the buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code remotely.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2002-1622?

Currently, there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2002-1622 other than applying the appropriate patches.

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