CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0817

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Format string vulnerability in super for Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the super command and monitor the use of long command line arguments.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in super for Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

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