CVE-2002-1476

Name: CVE-2002-1476
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-22T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in setlocale in libc on NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6, and possibly other operating systems, when called with the LC_ALL category, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a user-controlled locale string that has more than 6 elements, which exceeds the boundaries of the new_categories category array, as exploitable through programs such as xterm and zsh.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in setlocale in libc on NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6, and possibly other operating systems, when called with the LC_ALL category, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a user-controlled locale string that has more than 6 elements, which exceeds the boundaries of the new_categories category array, as exploitable through programs such as xterm and zsh.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.4	—
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5	—
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.1	—
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.2	—
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.5.3	—
Netbsd	Netbsd	1.6	Beta

References

ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-012.txt.asc
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10159.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7565
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5724Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-012.txt.asc
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10159.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/7565
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5724Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1476?

How severe is CVE-2002-1476?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1476?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST