CVE-2002-0981 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ndcfg command on UnixWare and Open 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-2002-0981?

CVE-2002-0981 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 ndcfg command for UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0981?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0981 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-2002-0981 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0981 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxg4-7559-3779.