CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0884

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating systems, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are not properly handled in the functions syserr and error.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations as it allows remote code execution, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and apply relevant security patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are not properly handled in the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.

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