CVE-2002-0512

NONE EPSS 24.5%
Published Aug 12, 200223y ago · Modified Jun 16, 20262w ago
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Published Aug 12, 2002 23y ago
Last Modified Jun 16, 2026 2w ago

Description

startkde in KDE for Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 sets the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to include the current working directory, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users running startkde via Trojan horse libraries.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
24.5% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
calderaopenlinux_server3.1.1any
calderaopenlinux_workstation3.1.1any

References 3

  • calderasystems.com http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-005.0.txt
    Vendor Advisory
  • iss.net http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8737.php
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4400
    PatchVendor Advisory

Remediation