CVE-2002-0033Solaris Vulnerability
Heap-based buffer overflow in cfsd_calloc function of Solaris cachefsd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long directory and cache name.
Published May 29, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0033 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Solaris (Sun), Sunos.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in cfsd_calloc function of Solaris cachefsd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long directory and cache name.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SolarisSun | 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, 8.0 | n/a |
| SunosSun | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 29, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory20020505 [LSD] Solaris cachefsd remote buffer overflow vulnerability
- patchsunsolve.sun.com · retrieve.pl
- patchCA-2002-11
- exploitExploitDB-21437
- otheroval:org.mitre.oval:def:124
FAQ
Common Questions.
Heap-based buffer overflow in cfsd_calloc function of Solaris cachefsd allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long directory and cache name.
Affected: Solaris (Sun) versions 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, 8.0; Sunos. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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