CVE-2002-0987

Published: Apr 2, 2003Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

NVD MITRE

7.2CVSSHIGH

EPSS Score

Description

X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1 does not drop privileges before calling programs such as xkbcomp using popen, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:LAccess Vector

Local

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:CConfidentiality

Complete

I:CIntegrity

Complete

A:CAvailability

Complete

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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

n/a n/a

unixware caldera

On-premOS

Operating Systems / unix-bsd

openunix caldera

On-prem

Operating Systems / unix-bsd

calderacommercialOperating Systemsaka openlinux, unixware, openunix

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://www.osvdb.org/5044

osvdb.org

ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.38

ftp.sco.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5575

securityfocus.com

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Timeline

Published

Apr 2, 2003

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

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