CVE-2002-0716 describes a format string vulnerability in the crontab utility within SCO OpenServer versions 5.0.5 and 5.0.6. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges by supplying specially crafted format string specifiers in the file name argument. With a CVSS score of 7.2 (High), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:sco:openserver:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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