CVE-2002-1514 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 1 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite files via symlink attacks on temporary files to gain elevated privileges in Borland InterBase.

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-2002-1514?

CVE-2002-1514 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1514?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Borland Software Interbase.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1514?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1514 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-2002-1514 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1514 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h56q-pf37-f5g7.