CVE-2002-0271 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify other users' files via symlink attacks on temporary files in the GNU Ada compiler runtime library.
- 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-2002-0271?
CVE-2002-0271 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Runtime library in GNU Ada compiler (GNAT) 3.12p through 3.14p allows local users to modify files of other users via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ada Core Technologies Gnat Pro Native.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0271 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-2002-0271 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0271 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-534r-qr63-67jp.