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CVE-2002-1543: Buffer overflow in trek on NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via long keyboard...

Buffer overflow in trek on NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3 allows local users to gain privileges via long keyboard input.

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CVE-2002-1543 is an old local privilege-escalation issue in the NetBSD game program “trek.” On NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3, overly long keyboard input can trigger a buffer overflow that may let a local user gain elevated privileges. Exposure is likely limited to legacy NetBSD 1.5 through 1.5.3 systems where trek is installed and executable by local users. Modern systems are unlikely affected unless they retain these old releases or packages. Treat as a legacy-system cleanup risk. It is not remotely exploitable based on provided sources, but any affected host with untrusted local users may allow privilege escalation. Prioritize if NetBSD 1.5.x still supports business functions. Mitigation focus: Review NetBSD-SA2002-025 for the vendor-approved correction.; Upgrade affected NetBSD 1.5.x systems if vendor guidance supports it.; Remove or disable trek if it is not required..

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