CVE-2002-0991 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain root privileges via buffer overflows in the cifslogin command parameters of the HP CIFS/9000 Client.

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-2002-0991?

CVE-2002-0991 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in the cifslogin command for HP CIFS/9000 Client A.01.06 and earlier, based on the Sharity package, allows local users to gain root privileges via long (1) -U, (2) -D, (3) -P, (4) -S, (5) -N, or (6) -u parameters.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Cifs-9000 Server.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0991 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-2002-0991 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0991 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3cx4-92cq-xmpp.