CVE-2002-2002 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Jul 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Compaq Tru64 systems by exploiting a buffer overflow in libc via environment variables.

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-2002-2002?

CVE-2002-2002 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in libc in Compaq Tru64 4.0F, 5.0, 5.1 and 5.1A allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LANG and (2) LOCPATH environment variables.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2002?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Compaq Tru64.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2002?

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

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2q29-9457-5vhh.