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CVE-2002-1622: Buffer overflow in certain RPC routines in IBM AIX 4.3 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, relat...

Buffer overflow in certain RPC routines in IBM AIX 4.3 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to a "variable data type."

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CVE-2002-1622 is a legacy IBM AIX 4.3 issue where malformed data handled by certain RPC routines could overflow memory and allow arbitrary code execution. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, affected CPEs, or current patch details, so urgency depends on whether AIX 4.3 systems or exposed RPC services still exist. Likely limited to legacy IBM AIX 4.3 environments. Exposure is higher where affected RPC services are enabled and reachable from untrusted networks. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy-infrastructure risk. It deserves prompt inventory and containment if AIX 4.3 remains in service, especially on reachable networks, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for IBM AIX 4.3 and related RPC services.; Review IBM APAR IY28706 and CERT VU#273779 for vendor-specific guidance.; Restrict RPC access to trusted management networks where possible..

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