CVE-2002-1614 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the at command, potentially escalating privileges on HP Tru64 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-2002-1614?
CVE-2002-1614 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 25 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in HP Tru64 UNIX allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to /usr/bin/at.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1614?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux, Hp Tru64.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1614?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1614 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-2002-1614 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1614 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5887-hhqx-pjgh.