CVE-2002-1735: Buffer overflow in dlogin 1.0a could allow local users to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-1735 is an old local privilege-escalation issue in dlogin 1.0a. A buffer overflow could let a user who already has local access gain higher privileges. The public record does not provide severity scoring, affected platform details, attack vectors, or a named fix. Exposure is likely limited to systems where dlogin 1.0a is installed and local users can execute or interact with it. The bundle does not identify operating systems, distributions, packages, or deployment patterns, so asset inventory is required before rating business impact. Treat this as an inventory-driven legacy risk. It is not enough to patch blindly because the sources do not name a fix. Escalate only if dlogin 1.0a exists on shared or multi-user systems where privilege escalation would materially affect operations. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for dlogin 1.0a before selecting a fix.; Remove or disable dlogin where it is not required.; Restrict local interactive access to systems where dlogin is installed..

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Jun 29, 2026, 19:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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