CVE-2002-0517

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 55.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitreftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.txt
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0517?

CVE-2002-0517 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-0517 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0517 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0517 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0517 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 55.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0517?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0517, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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