Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera | Openlinux | 2.2 |
| Sco | Openserver | 5.0.5 |
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/CSSA-2002-SCO.40
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103426842025029&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/47903
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10329.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/538033Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5937
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/CSSA-2002-SCO.40
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103426842025029&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/47903
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10329.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/538033Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5937
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1199?
CVE-2002-1199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 ar...
How severe is CVE-2002-1199?
CVE-2002-1199 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caldera Openlinux, Sco Openserver, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.