CVE-2002-2204 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can spoof package signatures to make malicious RPMs appear trusted, bypassing security checks during installation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2204?
CVE-2002-2204 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it, which can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2204?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Redhat Package Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2204?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2204 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-2204 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2204 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-238c-q9xh-vxf4.