CVE-2002-0162 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via symlink attacks on LogWatch temporary directories, potentially escalating privileges.
- 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-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Logwatch Logwatch.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0162 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-2002-0162 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0162 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wh5q-mjqf-4gvx.