CVE-2002-0279

N/A Unknown
Published: May 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726187
Source: cve@mitre.org
US Government Resource
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101372194225046&w=2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8195.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726187
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4094
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
33th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

hp