How severe is CVE-2002-0887?

CVE-2002-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0887?

CVE-2002-0887 primarily affects Caldera Openserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0887?

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

When was CVE-2002-0887 published?

CVE-2002-0887 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0887

CVE-2002-0887 is a low-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openserver
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

scoadmin for Caldera/SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, as demonstrated using log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0887?: scoadmin for Caldera/SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, as demonstrated using log files.
How severe is CVE-2002-0887?: CVE-2002-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0887?: CVE-2002-0887 primarily affects Caldera Openserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0887 published?: CVE-2002-0887 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openserver:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openserver:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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