Vulnerability Description
Courier sqwebmail before 0.40.0 does not quickly drop privileges after startup in certain cases, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Double Precision Incorporated | Courier Mta | 0.37.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103794021013436&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-197PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10643.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6189
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103794021013436&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-197PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10643.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6189
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1311?
CVE-2002-1311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Courier sqwebmail before 0.40.0 does not quickly drop privileges after startup in certain cases, which could allow local users to read arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1311?
CVE-2002-1311 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1311?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta.