CVE-2002-0885 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Solaris ARP server daemon.
- 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-2002-0885?
CVE-2002-0885 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 buffer overflows in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, and possibly other operating systems including Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly via the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0885?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware, Sun Sunos.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0885 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-2002-0885 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0885 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Sunos
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fjpf-76mg-6qq2.