CVE-2002-0246

Name: CVE-2002-0246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-05-29T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the message catalog library functions in UnixWare 7.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the LC_MESSAGE environment variable to read other message catalogs containing format strings from setuid programs such as vxprint.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the message catalog library functions in UnixWare 7.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the LC_MESSAGE environment variable to read other message catalogs containing format strings from setuid programs such as vxprint.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Caldera	Unixware	7.1.1

References

ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/unixware/CSSA-2002-SCO.3/CSSA-2002-SCO.3.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/255414Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8113.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4060
ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/unixware/CSSA-2002-SCO.3/CSSA-2002-SCO.3.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/255414Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8113.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4060

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0246?

How severe is CVE-2002-0246?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST