# CVE-2002-1611: Buffer overflow in quot in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows local users to gain privileges.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-03-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in quot in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1a, 5.1, 5.0a, 4.0g, and 4.0f allows local users to gain privileges.

## What to do

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## References

- http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/reference_library/viewdocument.asp?source=SRB0039W.xml&dt=11
- http://ftp.support.compaq.com.au/pub/patches/Digital_UNIX/v5.1a/patch_kit/Tru64_UNIX_V5.1A/doc/txt/OSFPAT00131500520.txt
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/115731
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10016

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