CVE-2002-0279

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 32.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101372194225046&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8195.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726187
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4094
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5469
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101372194225046&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8195.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/726187
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4094
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5469

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0279?

CVE-2002-0279 is a none vulnerability published on May 31, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-0279 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0279 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0279 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0279 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 32.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0279?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0279, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0279

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