CVE-2002-1127: Buffer overflow in uucp in Compaq Tru64/OSF1 3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long sourc

Routine

HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2002-1127 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting osf 1. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in uucp in Compaq Tru64/OSF1 3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long source (-s) command line parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: digital

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

digital osf 1 MITIGATE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.0b · 3.2 · 3.2b · 3.2c · 3.2d · 3.2de1 · 3.2de2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1127?

osf 1: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1127 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1127 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1127 affect?

CVE-2002-1127 affects osf 1. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in uucp in Compaq Tru64/OSF1 3.x allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long source (-s) command line parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1127?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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