CVE-2002-1472
High
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in libX11.so in xfree86, when used in setuid or setgid programs, allows local users to gain root privileges via a modified LD_PRELOAD environment variable that points to a malicious module.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductXfree86 Project X11r6
PublishedMar 3, 2003
First seenMar 3, 2003
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| xfree86_project x11r6 | 4.1.0, 4.2.0 | — |
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