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CVE-2002-0716

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xinuos OpenServer=5.0.5
Xinuos OpenServer=5.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0716?

    CVE-2002-0716 affects SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.5 and 5.0.6.

  • 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.

  • Is CVE-2002-0716 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2002-0716 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access to the system.

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