# CVE-2002-2002: Buffer overflow in libc in Compaq Tru64 4.0F, 5.0, 5.1 and 5.1A allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LANG and (2) LOCPATH

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-07-14 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in libc in Compaq Tru64 4.0F, 5.0, 5.1 and 5.1A allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via long (1) LANG and (2) LOCPATH environment variables.

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## References

- http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/html/SSRT-541.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4544
- http://www.lac.co.jp/security/english/snsadv_e/51_e.html
- http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2002/04/msg00219.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8863.php

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