CVE-2002-0517

Description

Buffer overflow in X11 library (libX11) on Caldera Open UNIX 8.0.0, UnixWare 7.1.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -xrm argument to programs such as (1) dtterm or (2) xterm.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Vendor Advisory caldera.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php	vdb entry
ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.txt	vendor advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106	mailing list vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0517?: CVE-2002-0517 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0517?: To fix CVE-2002-0517, 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-2002-0517 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0517 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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