CVE-2002-0887 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 2 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in scoadmin, 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-2002-0887?

CVE-2002-0887 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, 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

scoadmin for Caldera/SCO OpenServer 5.0.5 and 5.0.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, as demonstrated using log files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0887?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Caldera Openserver.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0887?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0887 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-2002-0887 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0887 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrpq-jj75-cr25.