MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2002-1199

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...

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

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CalderaOpenlinux2.2
ScoOpenserver5.0.5
SunSolaris9.0
SunSunos5.7

References

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.