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LOW · 2.1

CVE-2002-1687

Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmAixAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1687?

CVE-2002-1687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.

How severe is CVE-2002-1687?

CVE-2002-1687 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1687?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.