CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0987

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The 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 elevated privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system with elevated privileges, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and to restrict access to the X server only to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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