CVE-2002-0795 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can delete arbitrary files via symlink attacks on X Windows lock files in FreeBSD startup scripts.

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-2002-0795?

CVE-2002-0795 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, 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

The rc system startup script for FreeBSD 4 through 4.5 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on X Windows lock files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0795 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-2002-0795 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0795 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8mwh-m2c8-2cj6.