CVE-2002-0573

CVE-2002-0573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided to the syslog function when the wall command cannot be executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0573?
Format string vulnerability in RPC wall daemon (rpc.rwalld) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a message that is not properly provided to the syslog function when the wall command cannot be executed.
How severe is CVE-2002-0573?
CVE-2002-0573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0573 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0573?
CVE-2002-0573 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0573?
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-2002-0573 published?
CVE-2002-0573 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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