CVE-2002-1472
Overview
CVE-2002-1472 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xfree86_project x11r6. It was published on March 3, 2003.
Technical Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in libX11.so in xfree86, when used in setuid or setgid programs, allows local users to gain root privileges via a modified LD_PRELOAD environment variable that points to a malicious module.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xfree86_project. Update x11r6 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1472?
CVE-2002-1472 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xfree86_project x11r6. It was published on March 3, 2003.
How severe is CVE-2002-1472?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1472?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xfree86_project. Update x11r6 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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