Vulnerability Description
BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Point-To-Point Protocol Daemon | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-010.txt.ascBroken Link
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102812546815606&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9738.phpBroken Link
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata31.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5355Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-010.txt.ascBroken Link
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102812546815606&w=2Issue TrackingMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9738.phpBroken Link
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata31.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5355Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0824?
CVE-2002-0824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.
How severe is CVE-2002-0824?
CVE-2002-0824 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Point-To-Point Protocol Daemon.