CVE-2002-0679 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the CDE ToolTalk RPC database server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0679?

CVE-2002-0679 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Common Desktop Environment (CDE) ToolTalk RPC database server (rpc.ttdbserverd) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an argument to the _TT_CREATE_FILE procedure.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0679?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware, Compaq Tru64, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sun Solaris and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0679?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0679 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-2002-0679 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0679 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2j3f-gh3p-94vc.