CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0517

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the X11 library (libX11) on Caldera Open UNIX 8.0.0 and 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 dtterm or xterm.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk as local users can gain unauthorized access to administrator privileges, potentially leading to further attacks on the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the X11 library to the latest version and restrict access to programs that could be exploited to leverage this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS