CVE-2002-0087 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 7 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can create arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in Lotus Domino, potentially modifying data.

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

What is CVE-2002-0087?

CVE-2002-0087 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

bindsock in Lotus Domino 5.07 on Solaris allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0087?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lotus Domino.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0087?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2002-0087 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0087 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xv73-f965-r882.