CVE-2002-0211

Name: CVE-2002-0211
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-05-16T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0211 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the installation script for Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.01 through 3.20 creates a world-writeable temporary "gunzip" program before executing it, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the program before it is executed.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the installation script for Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.01 through 3.20 creates a world-writeable temporary "gunzip" program before executing it, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the program before it is executed.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.3.0
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.3.0.1
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.3.10
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.3.11
Tarantella	Tarantella Enterprise	3.3.20

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101208650722179&w=2
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/265845Exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7996.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3966
http://www.tarantella.com/security/bulletin-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101208650722179&w=2
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/265845Exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7996.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3966
http://www.tarantella.com/security/bulletin-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0211?

How severe is CVE-2002-0211?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0211 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0211?

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