Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long _XKB_CHARSET environment variable to (1) dxpause, (2) dxconsole, or (3) dtsession.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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_xkb.txtExploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/569987Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/584243Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/693803Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/290115
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10016
- 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_xkb.txtExploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/569987Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/584243Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1605?
CVE-2002-1605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long _XKB_CHARSET environment variable to (1) dxpause, (2) dxconsole, or (3) dtsession...
How severe is CVE-2002-1605?
CVE-2002-1605 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-2002-1605?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Hp-Ux, Hp Tru64.