CVE-2002-2002
7.5CVSSHIGH
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/html/SSRT-541.shtml
ftp.support.compaq.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4544
securityfocus.com
http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/51_e.html
lac.co.jp
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Timeline
Published
Jul 14, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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