Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX allow local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLSPATH environment variable to (1) csh, (2) dtsession, (3) dxsysinfo, (4) imapd, (5) inc, (6) uucp, (7) uux, (8) rdist, or (9) deliver.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 10.20 |
| Hp | Tru64 | 4.0f |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
- http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB
- http://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_nlspath.txtExploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/158499Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/416427Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/437899Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/448987Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/531355Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/567963Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/584243Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/592515Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/846307Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/290115
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5647
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1604?
CVE-2002-1604 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX allow local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLSPATH environment variable to (1) csh, (2) dtsession, (3) dxsysinfo, (4) ima...
How severe is CVE-2002-1604?
CVE-2002-1604 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1604?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Hp-Ux, Hp Tru64.