Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in HP Tru64 UNIX

CVE-2002-1605

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HP Tru64 UNIX versions 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f. This issue arises from improper handling of the _XKB_CHARSET environment variable, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Specifically, the vulnerable components include dxpause, dxconsole, and dtsession. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers could manipulate the affected binaries to gain unauthorized access and control over the system.

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