How severe is CVE-2002-1617?

CVE-2002-1617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1617?

CVE-2002-1617 affects Hp Tru64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1617?

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-2002-1617 published?

CVE-2002-1617 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1617

CVE-2002-1617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Tru64 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Tru64
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.x allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long -contextDir argument to dtaction, (2) a long -p argument to dtprintinfo, (3) a long -customization argument to dxterm, or (4) a long DISPLAY environment variable to dtterm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1617?: Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.x allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long -contextDir argument to dtaction, (2) a long -p argument to dtprintinfo, (3) a long -customization argument to dxterm, or (4) a long DISPLAY environment variable to dtterm.
How severe is CVE-2002-1617?: CVE-2002-1617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1617?: CVE-2002-1617 affects Hp Tru64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1617?: 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-2002-1617 published?: CVE-2002-1617 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:tru64:5.1b_pk2_bl22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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