CVE-2002-2334 Privilege escalation in n/a

Low 3.6 Published 26 Oct 2007 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local users can gain root privileges via setuid bits in backup files created when root edits scripts using the Joe text editor.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-2334?

CVE-2002-2334 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary setuid and setgid root programs when root edits scripts owned by other users.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2334?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joseph Allen Joe.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2334?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2334 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-2334 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2334 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2p5v-37jh-xv37.