How severe is CVE-2002-0512?

CVE-2002-0512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0512?

CVE-2002-0512 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0512 published?

CVE-2002-0512 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0512

CVE-2002-0512 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Server
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

startkde in KDE for Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 sets the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to include the current working directory, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users running startkde via Trojan horse libraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0512?: startkde in KDE for Caldera OpenLinux 2.3 through 3.1.1 sets the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to include the current working directory, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users running startkde via Trojan horse libraries.
How severe is CVE-2002-0512?: CVE-2002-0512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0512?: CVE-2002-0512 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0512 published?: CVE-2002-0512 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_server:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_workstation:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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