CVE-2002-1713 Misconfiguration in n/a
Local users can read other users' files because the Mandrake-Security package installs home directories with world-readable permissions by default.
- 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-2002-1713?
CVE-2002-1713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 21 Jun 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Standard security setting for Mandrake-Security package (msec) in Mandrake 8.2 installs home directories with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to read other user's files.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1713?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1713?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1713 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1713 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1713 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2cc-464x-vqhj.