CVE-2002-0164
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier...
CVE-2002-0164 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.6) in Caldera Openlinux Server, published March 15, 2002. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.43%, the 37th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 4.6 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.43%EPSS, 37th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
xfree86Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 4.1.0-16woody1 | 4.1.0-16woody1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2002-0164- CVSS 2.0
- 4.6 Medium
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
- Record
CVE-2002-0164- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0163No score
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0163- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-qmpx-29w7-4qjrNo score
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier...
Vulnerability in the MIT-SHM extension of the X server on Linux (XFree86) 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to read and write arbitrary shared memory, possibly to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
- Record
GHSA-qmpx-29w7-4qjr- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.