CVE-2002-0517
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.
| Software | From | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| caldera / unixware | 7.1.1 | 7.1.1.x |
| caldera / openunix | 8.0 | 8.0.x |
- ftp://stage.caldera.com/pub/security/openunix/CSSA-2002-SCO.15/CSSA-2002-SCO.15.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0099.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7282.php
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8828.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169059
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/249106
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4502
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