CVE-2002-1616

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain root privileges via (1) su, (2) chsh, (3) passwd, (4) chfn, (5) dxchpwd, and (6) libc.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 57.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 1, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (32)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/tru64/2002-q3/0019.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_su.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/137555
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/177067
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/193347
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/671627
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/864083
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/290115
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5379
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5380
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5381
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5382
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10614

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-259✓ verified
First seen Jan 26, 2001
Tru64 5 - 'su' Env Local Stack Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1616?

CVE-2002-1616 is a none vulnerability published on August 1, 2002. Multiple buffer overflows in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allow local users to gain root privileges via (1) su, (2) chsh, (3) passwd, (4) chfn, (5) dxchpwd, and (6) libc.

When was CVE-2002-1616 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1616 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 1, 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-2002-1616 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1616 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 57.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1616?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1616, 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-2002-1616

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