CVE-2002-2425 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute administrative scripts without authentication, leading to privilege escalation and potential code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2425?
CVE-2002-2425 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sun AnswerBook2 1.2 through 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute administrative scripts such as (1) AdminViewError and (2) AdminAddadmin via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2425?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solaris Answerbook2.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2425?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2425 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2002-2425 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2425 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5xv-8rq2-6rw3.