CVE-2002-1127 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 24 Sep 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the uucp utility on Compaq Tru64/OSF1 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-2002-1127?

CVE-2002-1127 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in uucp in Compaq Tru64/OSF1 3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long source (-s) command line parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1127?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Digital Osf 1.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1127 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-2002-1127 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1127 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w6xp-35mr-rf98.