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.
References
Link | Resource |
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ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.txt | |
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html | |
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.php | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php | |
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059 | US Government Resource |
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106 | Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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History
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Information
Published : 2002-08-12 04:00
Updated : 2024-02-04 16:31
NVD link : CVE-2002-0517
Mitre link : CVE-2002-0517
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2002-0517
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Products Affected
caldera
- openunix
- unixware
CWE