Description
cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2002-11/0011.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10610.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6150Patch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2002-11/0011.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10610.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6150Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2002
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified