CVE-2002-0573

Name: CVE-2002-0573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-03T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0573 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided to the syslog function when the wall command cannot be executed.. EPSS estimates a 9.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided to the syslog function when the wall command cannot be executed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.22%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.6
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0049.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270268Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-10.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8971.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638099US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/778
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4639Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A41
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A79
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0049.html
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/270268Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-10.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8971.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638099US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/778
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4639Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A41
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A79

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0573?

How severe is CVE-2002-0573?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0573 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0573?

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