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CVE-2002-1476: Buffer overflow in setlocale in libc on NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6, and possibly other operating systems, whe...

Buffer overflow in setlocale in libc on NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6, and possibly other operating systems, when called with the LC_ALL category, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a user-controlled locale string that has more than 6 elements, which exceeds the boundaries of the new_categories category array, as exploitable through programs such as xterm and zsh.

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CVE-2002-1476 is an old NetBSD libc buffer overflow. A local user could abuse locale handling to run code through programs that call setlocale, such as xterm or zsh. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6 or related legacy systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6 systems with local shell or desktop access. Internet exposure is not indicated by the sources. Modern, supported systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retained vulnerable libc code. Treat as a targeted legacy-system risk. It does not warrant broad emergency action unless affected NetBSD-era systems remain in production. If they do, prioritize remediation because local code execution in libc can undermine host integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for NetBSD 1.4.x through 1.6 or derivative legacy libc builds.; Review NetBSD-SA2002-012 for vendor-approved fixes or upgrade instructions.; Prioritize replacing unsupported NetBSD versions with maintained operating systems..

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