CVE-2002-1618 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.2 Published 25 Mar 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass filesystem restrictions on HP-UX JFS due to improper sticky bit implementation, requiring local access.

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-2002-1618?

CVE-2002-1618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 25 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

JFS (JFS3.1 and OnlineJFS) in HP-UX 10.20, 11.00, and 11.04 does not properly implement the sticky bit functionality, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystems.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1618?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Hp-Ux, Hp Jfs.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1618?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1618 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1618 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Hp-Ux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as CVE-2002-2135, GHSA-r74c-v46j-w38f.