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CVE-2002-1687

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

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CVE-2002-1687 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmAixAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1687?
Buffer overflow in the diagnostics library in AIX allows local users to "cause data and instructions to be overwritten" via a long DIAGNOSTICS environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-1687?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1687 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1687?
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