Vulnerability Description
uudecode, as available in the sharutils package before 4.2.1, does not check whether the filename of the uudecoded file is a pipe or symbolic link, which could allow attackers to overwrite files or execute commands.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Sharutils | 4.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-040.0.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103599320902432&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4132
- http://www.aerasec.de/security/index.html?id=ae-200204-033&lang=en
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9075.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/336083US Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-052.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/8274
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-065.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-180.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4742
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-040.0.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103599320902432&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4132
- http://www.aerasec.de/security/index.html?id=ae-200204-033&lang=en
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0178?
CVE-2002-0178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). uudecode, as available in the sharutils package before 4.2.1, does not check whether the filename of the uudecoded file is a pipe or symbolic link, which could allow attackers to overwrite files or ex...
How severe is CVE-2002-0178?
CVE-2002-0178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Sharutils.