CVE-2002-0517

High

Description

Buffer overflow in X11 library (libX11) on Caldera Open UNIX 8.0.0, UnixWare 7.1.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -xrm argument to programs such as (1) dtterm or (2) xterm.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductCaldera Unixware
PublishedAug 12, 2002
First seenAug 12, 2002

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
caldera unixware7.1.1—
caldera openunix8.0—

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