# CVE-2002-0884: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating sys

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-08-31 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings that are not properly handled in the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4791
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0074.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/273584
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.29/CSSA-2002-SCO.29.txt
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9150.php

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