CVE-2002-0816 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the su command to gain root privileges on Tru64 Unix 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-2002-0816?

CVE-2002-0816 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 su in Tru64 Unix 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via a long username and argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0816?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Compaq Tru64.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0816?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0816 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-2002-0816 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0816 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2g94-h6v4-9h46.