CVE-2002-1296

CVE-2002-1296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1296?
Directory traversal vulnerability in priocntl system call in Solaris does allows local users to execute arbitrary code via ".." sequences in the pc_clname field of a pcinfo_t structure, which cause priocntl to load a malicious kernel module.
How severe is CVE-2002-1296?
CVE-2002-1296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1296 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1296?
CVE-2002-1296 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1296?
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-2002-1296 published?
CVE-2002-1296 was published on 2002-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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