Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain root privileges via (1) su, (2) chsh, (3) passwd, (4) chfn, (5) dxchpwd, and (6) libc.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/tru64/2002-q3/0019.html
- http://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_su.txtExploit
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137555Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/177067Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/193347PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/671627Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/864083US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/290115Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5379Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5380Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5381Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5382Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10614
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1616?
CVE-2002-1616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain root privileges via (1) su, (2) chsh, (3) passwd, (4) chfn, (5) dxchpwd, and (6) libc.
How severe is CVE-2002-1616?
CVE-2002-1616 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-2002-1616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Tru64.