Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in (1) mrinfo, (2) mtrace, and (3) pppd in NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6 allows local users to gain privileges by executing the programs after filling the file descriptor tables, which produces file descriptors larger than FD_SETSIZE, which are not checked by FD_SET().
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.4 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-014.txt.asc
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10114.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5727PatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-014.txt.asc
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10114.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5727PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1500?
CVE-2002-1500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in (1) mrinfo, (2) mtrace, and (3) pppd in NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6 allows local users to gain privileges by executing the programs after filling the file descriptor tables, which prod...
How severe is CVE-2002-1500?
CVE-2002-1500 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd.