CVE-2002-0796 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 26 Jul 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in Solaris snmpdx logging to gain root privileges.

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-2002-0796?

CVE-2002-0796 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 26 Jul 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the logging component of snmpdx for Solaris 5.6 through 8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0796?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0796 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2002-0796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x97-25gq-x656.