CVE-2002-0817 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in the Linux super utility to gain root privileges via long command line arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2002-0817?
CVE-2002-0817 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
Format string vulnerability in super for Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include William Deich Super.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0817?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0817 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0817 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2002-0817, DSA-139, GHSA-8fq5-cc29-prwp.