CVE-2002-1468 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the errpt utility to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on AIX 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-2002-1468?
CVE-2002-1468 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in errpt in AIX 4.3.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1468?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1468?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1468 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-2002-1468 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1468 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmx5-v3h7-5j49.