CVE-2002-1621 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the rcp utility on IBM AIX systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1621?
CVE-2002-1621 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 26 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the file_comp function in rcp for IBM AIX 4.3.x and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1621?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1621?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1621 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-2002-1621 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1621 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xvr5-gpgm-56cv.