CVE-2002-1472

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 17.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 3, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2002-q3/1116.html
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000529
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10137.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/11922
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-066.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5735
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/suse/2002-q3/1116.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000529
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10137.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/11922
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-066.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-067.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5735

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1472?

CVE-2002-1472 is a none vulnerability published on March 3, 2003. 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.

When was CVE-2002-1472 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1472 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 3, 2003, 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-2002-1472 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1472 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 17.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1472?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1472, 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-2002-1472

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