CVE-2002-0988 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the X server allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on affected Unix systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0988?

CVE-2002-0988 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in X server (Xsco) in OpenUNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.1, possibly related to XBM/xkbcomp capabilities.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0988?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4qw-vr2p-xfpf.