CVE-2002-2203: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
·
Updated

Unknown vulnerability in the System Serial Console terminal in Solaris 2.5.1, 2.6, and 7 allows local users to monitor keystrokes and possibly steal sensitive information.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Sun Solaris=2.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun SunOS

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2203?

CVE-2002-2203 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to monitor keystrokes and access sensitive information.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2002-2203?

To mitigate CVE-2002-2203, it is recommended to upgrade to a more secure version of Solaris that does not have this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2002-2203?

CVE-2002-2203 affects Solaris versions 2.5.1, 2.6, and 7, as well as SunOS 5.5.1 and 5.7.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-2203?

CVE-2002-2203 can be exploited by local users who can potentially monitor keystrokes to gather sensitive information.

5

Are there any patches available for CVE-2002-2203?

There are no specific patches for CVE-2002-2203, but upgrading to updated versions of the operating system is advised.

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