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7.2
CVE-2002-1612: HP Tru64 UNIX mailcv allows local privilege escalation
CVE-2002-1612 · published 24 years ago
Summary
The mailcv program on HP Tru64 UNIX versions can be tricked into overflowing its memory, letting a user on the system increase their access rights. This could let a regular user gain administrative control. Apply the vendor's security update or restrict use of mailcv to trusted users.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| hp | hp-ux |
10.20 11.00 11.04 11.11 11.22 cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| hp | tru64 |
4.0f 4.0g 5.0a 5.1 5.1a cpe:2.3:o:hp:tru64:4.0f:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in mailcv in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows local users to gain privileges.
Buffer overflow in mailcv in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows local users to gain privileges.
References
- http://ftp.support.compaq.com.au/pub/patches/Digital_UNIX/v5.1a/patch_kit/Tru64_... Vendor Advisory
- http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB...
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/408771 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10016
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2
High
Timeline
Published13 Sep 2002
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-1612 · NVD
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