CVE-2002-0988

Name: CVE-2002-0988
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-24T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1, possibly related to XBM/xkbcomp capabilities.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1, possibly related to XBM/xkbcomp capabilities.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.96%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Caldera	Unixware	7.1.1
Caldera	Openunix	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 24, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0988?

Buffer overflow in X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1, possibly related to XBM/xkbcomp capabilities.

How severe is CVE-2002-0988?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0988?

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Source: NVD / NIST