CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0816

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in su in Tru64 Unix 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via a long username and argument.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows privilege escalation, potentially leading to full control of the system by unauthorized users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and restrict access to the su command to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in su in Tru64 Unix 5.x allows local users to gain root privileges via a long username and argument.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS