CVE-2002-0132

Chinput 3.0 - Local Buffer Overflow via HOME Environment Variable

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-0132. PoCs published by xperc.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Chinput 3.0 via an overly long HOME environment variable. It overwrites the instruction pointer to execute arbitrary shellcode, granting root privileges.

Description

Buffer overflow in Chinput 3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by xperc · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21231

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in Chinput 3.0 via an overly long HOME environment variable. It overwrites the instruction pointer to execute arbitrary shellcode, granting root privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Chinput 3.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Chinput 3.0 installed with suid root
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/250815
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7911.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3896

Scores

EPSS 0.0117
EPSS Percentile 63.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
chinput/chinput 3.0
Published Mar 25, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026