CVE-2002-0987: High severity Caldera UnixWare vulnerability
Published Sep 24, 2002
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.1
Caldera OpenUnix=8.0
Event History
Sep 24, 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-2002-0987?
CVE-2002-0987 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0987?
To fix CVE-2002-0987, ensure that the affected software is updated to a version that properly drops privileges before executing programs.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2002-0987?
CVE-2002-0987 affects OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1 systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0987?
CVE-2002-0987 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
5
Can a non-administrative user exploit CVE-2002-0987?
Yes, a local user can exploit CVE-2002-0987 to potentially gain elevated privileges on the system.