CVE-2002-0884 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Solaris and Caldera Unix systems via format string vulnerabilities in the in.rarpd ARP 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-2002-0884?
CVE-2002-0884 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Sunos, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are not properly handled in the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0884?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0884?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0884 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-2002-0884 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0884 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Sunos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8vfq-jjgr-56f7.