CVE-2002-0987

N/A Unknown
Published: September 24, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.38
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9976.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.osvdb.org/5044
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5575
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.38
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9976.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.osvdb.org/5044
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5575
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
61th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

caldera