Vulnerability Description
Kerberos 5 su (k5su) in FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier does not verify that a user is a member of the wheel group before granting superuser privileges, which could allow unauthorized users to execute commands as root.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.4 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:24.k5su.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9125.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/4893
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4777PatchVendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:24.k5su.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9125.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/4893
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4777PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0755?
CVE-2002-0755 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Kerberos 5 su (k5su) in FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier does not verify that a user is a member of the wheel group before granting superuser privileges, which could allow unauthorized users to execute command...
How severe is CVE-2002-0755?
CVE-2002-0755 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-2002-0755?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.