CVE-2002-0145 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can modify files owned by other users, including root, due to improper ownership verification in the chuid utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0145?
CVE-2002-0145 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
chuid 1.2 and earlier does not properly verify the ownership of files that will be changed, which allows remote attackers to change files owned by other users, such as root.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0145?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scott Parish Chuid.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0145?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0145 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-2002-0145 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0145 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-875m-c6p8-7xgf.