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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.

HighCVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.71% Public exploit
Published
Updated
Exploit status
Public exploit available

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.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
caldera unixware = 7.1.1 No fix listed
caldera openunix = 8.0 No fix listed

References