PUBLISHED DATE: April 22, 2002CVE-2002-1621:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in the file_comp function in rcp for IBM AIX 4.3.x and 5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Products

• IBM AIX 4.3.1
• IBM AIX 4.3.2
• IBM AIX 4.3.3
• IBM AIX 4.3
• IBM AIX 5.1

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1621, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1621 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1621