CVE-2002-0164

CVE-2002-0164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0164?
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0164?
CVE-2002-0164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0164 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0164?
CVE-2002-0164 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0164?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0164 published?
CVE-2002-0164 was published on 2002-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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