CVE-2002-0442 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in dlvr_audit to gain root privileges on Caldera OpenServer systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0442?

CVE-2002-0442 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in dlvr_audit for Caldera OpenServer 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 allows local users to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Caldera Openserver.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qx9f-hr3q-hfqw.