CVE-2002-0066 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can access unauthenticated named pipes to use configuration utilities and gain privileges on Funk Software Proxy Host.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-0066?

CVE-2002-0066 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Funk Software Proxy Host 3.x before 3.09A creates a Named Pipe that does not require authentication and is installed with insecure access control, which allows local and possibly remote users to use the Proxy Host's configuration utilities and gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0066?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bindview Netrc, Funk Software Funk Software Proxy.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0066?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0066 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2002-0066 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0066 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j47m-989p-74gf.