CVE-2002-0678 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the CDE ToolTalk transaction log, 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-2002-0678?

CVE-2002-0678 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 2 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

CDE ToolTalk database server (ttdbserver) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the transaction log file used by the _TT_TRANSACTION RPC procedure.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0678?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Caldera Openunix, Caldera Unixware, Compaq Tru64, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Sgi Irix and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0678 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-2002-0678 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0678 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjg7-rq8m-c73g.