CVE-2002-0512

Description

startkde in KDE for Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 sets the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to include the current working directory, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users running startkde via Trojan horse libraries.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8737.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4400	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-005.0.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0512?: CVE-2002-0512 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0512?: To fix CVE-2002-0512, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0512 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0512 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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