CVE-2002-0716: High severity SCO OpenServer vulnerability
Published Jul 26, 2002
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in crontab for SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the file name argument.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SCO OpenServer=5.0.5
SCO OpenServer=5.0.6
Event History
Jul 26, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0716?
CVE-2002-0716 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0716?
To fix CVE-2002-0716, it is recommended to apply available patches or updates from Xinuos for affected versions of OpenServer.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0716?
CVE-2002-0716 affects SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.5 and 5.0.6.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2002-0716?
The impact of CVE-2002-0716 is that it allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
5
Is CVE-2002-0716 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2002-0716 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to the system.