CVE-2002-2363: High severity HPE HP-UX vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

VJE.VJE-RUN in HP-UX 11.00 adds bin to /etc/PATH, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
HPE HP-UX=11.00

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 29, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2363?

CVE-2002-2363 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential privilege escalation it allows for local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2363?

To fix CVE-2002-2363, remove the insecure paths added to /etc/PATH and ensure proper permissions are set for the affected binaries.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-2363?

CVE-2002-2363 affects local users on HP-UX version 11.00 due to the improper configuration of the PATH environment variable.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2002-2363?

CVE-2002-2363 specifically affects systems running HP-UX 11.00.

5

Can CVE-2002-2363 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2002-2363 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.

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