How severe is CVE-2002-0885?

CVE-2002-0885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0885?

CVE-2002-0885 primarily affects Caldera Unixware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0885?

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-2002-0885 published?

CVE-2002-0885 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0885

CVE-2002-0885 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caldera Unixware 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Unixware
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, and possibly other operating systems including Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly via the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0885?: Multiple buffer overflows in in.rarpd (ARP server) on Solaris, and possibly other operating systems including Caldera UnixWare and Open UNIX, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, possibly via the functions (1) syserr and (2) error.
How severe is CVE-2002-0885?: CVE-2002-0885 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0885?: CVE-2002-0885 primarily affects Caldera Unixware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0885?: 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-2002-0885 published?: CVE-2002-0885 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:unixware:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:caldera:openunix:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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