CVE-2002-2242 Misconfiguration in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published Updated

The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC incorrectly sets file permissions, allowing local attackers to modify sensitive files and potentially escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2002-2242?

CVE-2002-2242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after installation, which could allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities on those files.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2242?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kismac Kismac.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2242?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2242 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-2242 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2242 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rfp-m2ph-m985.

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