CVE-2002-0137 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the configuration file, potentially compromising system integrity.
- 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-2002-0137?
CVE-2002-0137 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrdao configuration file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0137?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Andreas Mueller Cdrdao.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0137?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0137 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-2002-0137 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0137 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jf32-7xjv-xqq6.