CVE-2002-0512: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0512: startkde in KDE for Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 sets the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to in...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects KDE startkde on Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1. It can make KDE load libraries from the user’s current directory, letting a local user trick another KDE session into using malicious libraries and potentially gain that user’s privileges. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Caldera OpenLinux systems running KDE startkde in versions 2.3 through 3.1.1. Modern Linux distributions are not identified in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but any remaining affected systems could allow insider or compromised-account privilege escalation. Prioritize discovery and removal from production or sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Check the Caldera CSSA-2002-005.0 advisory for vendor-directed remediation.; Inventory and isolate any Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 systems.; Restrict local shell access on affected legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 13:35 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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