CVE-2002-0797 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 26 Jul 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Solaris MIB parsing 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-2002-0797?

CVE-2002-0797 is a critical memory corruption 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

Buffer overflow in the MIB parsing component of mibiisa for Solaris 5.6 through 8 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0797?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0797?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0797 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-2002-0797 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0797 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wg53-5c8q-qpmq.