CVE-2002-1606

CVE-2002-1606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

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?
CVE-2002-1606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1606 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1606?
CVE-2002-1606 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1606?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1606 published?
CVE-2002-1606 was published on 2002-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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