CVE-2002-0246: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0246: Format string vulnerability in the message catalog library functions in UnixWare 7.1.1 allows local users t...

Format string vulnerability in the message catalog library functions in UnixWare 7.1.1 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the LC_MESSAGE environment variable to read other message catalogs containing format strings from setuid programs such as vxprint.

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

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CVE-2002-0246 is an old local privilege-escalation issue in UnixWare 7.1.1. A local user could influence message catalog handling through the LC_MESSAGE environment variable and potentially gain elevated privileges from setuid programs such as vxprint. Business urgency is mainly for organizations still running legacy UnixWare systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy UnixWare 7.1.1 systems, especially those allowing local user access and retaining setuid programs that use message catalog library functions. Prioritize if UnixWare 7.1.1 remains in use, especially in shared-user or operational environments. If no such systems exist, no action is needed beyond documentation. Mitigation focus: Review and apply Caldera/SCO advisory CSSA-2002-SCO.3 guidance if available.; Inventory and retire or isolate UnixWare 7.1.1 systems where feasible.; Restrict local interactive access to trusted users only..

Prepared: Jul 12, 2026, 04:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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