CVE-2002-1317

CVE-2002-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xfree86 Project X11r6 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Dispatch() routine for XFS font server (fs.auto) on Solaris 2.5.1 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain XFS query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1317?
Buffer overflow in Dispatch() routine for XFS font server (fs.auto) on Solaris 2.5.1 through 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a certain XFS query.
How severe is CVE-2002-1317?
CVE-2002-1317 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1317 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1317?
CVE-2002-1317 primarily affects Xfree86 Project X11r6. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1317?
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-2002-1317 published?
CVE-2002-1317 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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