Vulnerability Description
Unknown vulnerability in the login program on AIX before 4.0 could allow remote users to specify 100 or more environment variables when logging on, which exceeds the length of a certain string, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 3.2.5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2002-q1/0005.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2002-q1/0005.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1689?
CVE-2002-1689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unknown vulnerability in the login program on AIX before 4.0 could allow remote users to specify 100 or more environment variables when logging on, which exceeds the length of a certain string, possib...
How severe is CVE-2002-1689?
CVE-2002-1689 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.