CVE-2002-0987
UnknownEPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2002-0987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Unixware | 7.1.1 |
| Caldera | Openunix | 8.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0987?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0987?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2002
- CVE-2002-0981Buffer overflow in ndcfg command for UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open…
- CVE-2002-0982Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP2, when configured as a distribu…
- CVE-2002-0983IRC client irssi in irssi-text before 0.8.4 allows remote at…
- CVE-2002-0984The IRC script included in Light 2.7.x before 2.7.30p5, and …
- CVE-2002-0985Argument injection vulnerability in the mail function for PH…
- CVE-2002-0986The mail function in PHP 4.x to 4.2.2 does not filter ASCII …
- CVE-2002-0988Buffer overflow in X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and Uni…
- CVE-2002-0989The URL handler in the manual browser option for Gaim before…
- CVE-2002-0990The web proxy component in Symantec Enterprise Firewall (SEF…
- CVE-2002-0991Buffer overflows in the cifslogin command for HP CIFS/9000 C…
- CVE-2002-0992Unknown vulnerability in IPV6 functionality for DCE daemons …
- CVE-2002-0993Unknown vulnerability in HP Instant Support Enterprise Editi…
Are you affected by CVE-2002-0987?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST