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.
CVE-2002-1617
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 1%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 71.1%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 31, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (26)
- 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/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
- cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_dtaction.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_dtprintinfo.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_dtterm.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.blacksheepnetworks.com/security/hack/tru64/TRU64_dxterm.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/202939
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/600699
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/836275
- cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/931579
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/290115
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2002-q3/1203.html
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2002-1617?
CVE-2002-1617 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2002. 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.
When was CVE-2002-1617 disclosed?
CVE-2002-1617 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2002, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2002-1617 actively exploited?
CVE-2002-1617 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 71.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2002-1617?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1617, 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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