Description
The License Manager (mathlm) for Mathematica 4.0 and 4.1 allows remote attackers to bypass access control (specified by the -restrict argument) and steal a license via a client request that includes the name of a host that is allowed to obtain the license.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200462Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3118Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6927
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/200462Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3118Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6927
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 13, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified