CVE-2002-1787: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in uux in eoe.sw.uucp package of SGI IRIX 6.5 through 6.5.17 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
23 affected components
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.13m
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.14m
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.15m
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
SGI IRIX=6.5.16m
SGI IRIX=6.5.17
SGI IRIX=6.5.17m
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1787?
CVE-2002-1787 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1787?
To fix CVE-2002-1787, you should update the eoe.sw.uucp package to the latest version provided by SGI for IRIX.
3
Which versions of SGI IRIX are affected by CVE-2002-1787?
Affected versions include IRIX 6.5.1 through 6.5.17 and some variations like 6.5.16m and 6.5.14m.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-1787 enable?
CVE-2002-1787 enables local users to exploit a buffer overflow, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
5
Is CVE-2002-1787 easy to exploit?
The exploitation of CVE-2002-1787 can be considered relatively straightforward for an attacker with local access.