Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Unixware | 7.1.1 |
| Caldera | Openunix | 8.0 |
References
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502PatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0517?
CVE-2002-0517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 program...
How severe is CVE-2002-0517?
CVE-2002-0517 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Unixware, Caldera Openunix.