CVE-2002-0164: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0164: Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local us...

Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2002-0164 affects the MIT-SHM extension in XFree86 on Linux, version 4.2.1 and earlier. A local user could access shared memory they should not, potentially disrupting the system or gaining higher privileges. This mainly matters for legacy graphical Linux or Unix systems still running old XFree86 stacks. Exposure is most likely on unsupported or legacy Linux/Unix hosts using XFree86 4.2.1 or earlier with local user access. Modern systems using maintained X.Org packages are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize this where legacy XFree86 systems still exist and local users are not fully trusted. It is not internet-facing by description, but privilege gain on shared systems can become a serious operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any hosts running XFree86 4.2.1 or earlier.; Apply the applicable vendor advisory updates for the affected platform.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy graphical systems where updates are unavailable..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 07:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 5, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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xfree86-mitshm-memory-access(8706)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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