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CVE-2002-1317

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in Dispatch() routine for XFS font server (fs.auto) on Solaris 2.5.1 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain X…

Published Dec 11, 2002xfree86_projectEPSS 24.03%

Overview

CVE-2002-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xfree86_project x11r6. It was published on December 11, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in Dispatch() routine for XFS font server (fs.auto) on Solaris 2.5.1 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain XFS query.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1317?

CVE-2002-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xfree86_project x11r6. It was published on December 11, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1317?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1317?

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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