CVE-2002-0084

CVE-2002-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the fscache_setup function of cachefsd in Solaris 2.6, 7, and 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long mount argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0084?
Buffer overflow in the fscache_setup function of cachefsd in Solaris 2.6, 7, and 8 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long mount argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-0084?
CVE-2002-0084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0084 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0084?
CVE-2002-0084 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0084?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0084 published?
CVE-2002-0084 was published on 2002-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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