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CVE-2002-0987

HighPublished

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...

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 27, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 51.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Caldera X Server 7.1/8.0 - External Program Privileged InvocationExploit
Olaf Kirch · unix · Aug 27, 2002

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