CVE-2002-0279

Description

The kernel in HP-UX 11.11 does not properly provide arguments for setrlimit, which could allow local attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) and possibly gain privileges.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.13%

Vendor Advisory marc.info

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5469	vdb entry signature
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8195.php	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726187	third party advisory us government resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101372194225046&w=2	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4094	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0279?: CVE-2002-0279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0279?: To fix CVE-2002-0279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0279 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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