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.

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.

Affected versions include IRIX 6.5.1 through 6.5.17 and some variations like 6.5.16m and 6.5.14m.

CVE-2002-1787 enables local users to exploit a buffer overflow, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.

The exploitation of CVE-2002-1787 can be considered relatively straightforward for an attacker with local access.

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2002

3/10/2022

8/8/2024

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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.
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.
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.
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.
Is CVE-2002-1787 easy to exploit?
The exploitation of CVE-2002-1787 can be considered relatively straightforward for an attacker with local access.