CVE-2002-1317Solaris Vulnerability
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.
Published Dec 11, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-1317 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting X11r6 (Xfree86 Project), Hp-Ux, Irix (Sgi) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% 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
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
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
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.
Affected Products
37 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| X11r6Xfree86 Project | 3.3, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5 | n/a |
| Hp-UxHp | 10.10, 10.20, 10.24, 11.00, 11.04, 11.11, 11.22 | n/a |
| IrixSgi | 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.10, 6.5.11, 6.5.12, 6.5.13, 6.5.2, 6.5.3 | n/a |
| SolarisSun | 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 9.0-x86_update_2 | n/a |
| SunosSun | 5.5.1, 5.7, 5.8 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisoryCA-2002-34
- patch20021125 Solaris fs.auto Remote Compromise Vulnerability
- patchsolaris-fsauto-execute-code(10375)
- patch6241
- exploitExploitDB-22036
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: X11r6 (Xfree86 Project) versions 3.3, 3.3.2, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 3.3.5; Hp-Ux versions 10.10, 10.20, 10.24, 11.00, 11.04, 11.11, 11.22; Irix (Sgi) versions 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.10, 6.5.11, 6.5.12, 6.5.13, 6.5.2, 6.5.3, among others. 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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