CVE-2002-0987

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 60.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 24, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.38
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9976.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/5044
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5575
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenUNIX/CSSA-2002-SCO.38
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9976.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/5044
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5575

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21758✓ verified
First seen Aug 27, 2002
Caldera X Server 7.1/8.0 - External Program Privileged Invocation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0987?

CVE-2002-0987 is a none vulnerability published on September 24, 2002. 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.

When was CVE-2002-0987 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0987 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 24, 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-2002-0987 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0987 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 60.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0987?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0987, 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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CVE-2002-0987

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