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CVE-2002-0169

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2002-0169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default stylesheet for DocBook on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.2 is installed with an insecure option enabled, which could allow users to overwrite files outside of the current directory from an untrusted document by using a full pathname as an element identifier.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default stylesheet for DocBook on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.2 is installed with an insecure option enabled, which could allow users to overwrite files outside of the current directory from an untrusted document by using a full pathname as an element identifier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatDocbook Stylesheets1.54.13
RedhatDocbook Utils0.6.9-2
RedhatDocbook Utils0.6.13

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0169?
The default stylesheet for DocBook on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.2 is installed with an insecure option enabled, which could allow users to overwrite files outside of the current directory from an untrusted document by using a full pathname as an element identifier.
How severe is CVE-2002-0169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST