CVE-2002-1606

Name: CVE-2002-1606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-30T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1606 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain privileges via (1) lpc, (2) lpd, (3) lpq, (4) lpr, or (5) lprm.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain privileges via (1) lpc, (2) lpd, (3) lpq, (4) lpr, or (5) lprm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.20
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.04
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.11
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.22
Hp	Tru64	4.0f
Hp	Tru64	4.0g
Hp	Tru64	5.0a
Hp	Tru64	5.1
Hp	Tru64	5.1a

References

http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/293305Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/557481Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/651377Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/955065Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/965097Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10016
http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/293305Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/557481Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/651377Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/955065Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/965097Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10016

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1606?

Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain privileges via (1) lpc, (2) lpd, (3) lpq, (4) lpr, or (5) lprm.

How severe is CVE-2002-1606?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1606 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1606?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1606?

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Source: NVD / NIST