CVE-2002-1668
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
HP-UX 11.11 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel deadlock), due to a "file system weakness" that is possibly via an mmap() system call and performing an I/O operation using data from the mapped buffer on the file descriptor for the mapped file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.11 | |
| HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1668?
CVE-2002-1668 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service due to kernel deadlock.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1668?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1668, users should upgrade to the latest version of HP-UX that addresses this issue.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1668?
CVE-2002-1668 affects HP-UX versions 10.20 and 11.11, among other earlier versions.
Can CVE-2002-1668 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-1668 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-1668?
The potential impacts of CVE-2002-1668 include system crashes and temporary loss of service due to kernel deadlock.
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