CVE-2002-1199: The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databa

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CVE-2002-1199 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting openlinux, openserver, solaris. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a directory traversal and symlink attack on the domain and map arguments.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: caldera · sco · sun

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

caldera openlinux MITIGATE

Affected: 2.2 · 2.3 · 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

sco openserver MITIGATE

Affected: 5.0.5 · 5.0.6 · 5.0.6a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.5

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

sun solaris MITIGATE

Affected: 9.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

sun sunos MITIGATE

Affected: 5.7 · 5.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.7

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1199?

openlinux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; openserver: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; solaris: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1199 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1199 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1199 affect?

CVE-2002-1199 affects openlinux, openserver, solaris. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a directory traversal and symlink attack on the domain and map arguments.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1199?

Priority 43/100. On your watchlist

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