CVE-2002-1594

CVE-2002-1594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grpck with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in (1) grpck and (2) pwck, if installed setuid on a system as recommended in some AIX documentation, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1594?
Buffer overflow in (1) grpck and (2) pwck, if installed setuid on a system as recommended in some AIX documentation, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-1594?
CVE-2002-1594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1594 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1594?
CVE-2002-1594 primarily affects Grpck. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1594?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1594 published?
CVE-2002-1594 was published on 2002-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)