CVE-2002-0311
First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )
Vulnerability in webtop in UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local and possibly remote attackers to gain root privileges via shell metacharacters in the -c argument for (1) in scoadminreg.cgi or (2) service_action.cgi.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xinuos UnixWare | =7.1.1 | |
| SCO Open UNIX | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0311?
CVE-2002-0311 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local and remote attackers to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0311?
To fix CVE-2002-0311, it is recommended to apply available patches for UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0311?
CVE-2002-0311 affects users of UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0.
What can attackers do with CVE-2002-0311?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2002-0311 can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2002-0311 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2002-0311 allows both local and possibly remote attackers to exploit the system.
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