Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the recursive (1) directory deletion and (2) directory move in GNU File Utilities (fileutils) 4.1 and earlier allows local users to delete directories as the user running fileutils by moving a low-level directory to a higher level as it is being deleted, which causes fileutils to chdir to a ".." directory that is higher than expected, possibly up to the root file system.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-018.1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://mail.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-fileutils/2002-03/msg00028.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8432.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-031.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-015.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260936Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4266PatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-018.1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://mail.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-fileutils/2002-03/msg00028.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8432.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-031.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-015.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/260936Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0435?
CVE-2002-0435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). Race condition in the recursive (1) directory deletion and (2) directory move in GNU File Utilities (fileutils) 4.1 and earlier allows local users to delete directories as the user running fileutils b...
How severe is CVE-2002-0435?
CVE-2002-0435 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0435?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Fileutils.