CVE-2002-2089: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflow in rcp in Solaris 9.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Solaris=9.0
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 5, 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-2002-2089?
CVE-2002-2089 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2002-2089?
CVE-2002-2089 affects local users of Solaris 9.0 running on SPARC architecture.
3
How do I fix CVE-2002-2089?
To fix CVE-2002-2089, apply the security patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 9.0.
4
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2002-2089?
CVE-2002-2089 is caused by a buffer overflow in the rcp command due to improperly handled long command line arguments.
5
Can CVE-2002-2089 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-2089 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.