CVE-2002-0754
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2002-0754 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kerberos 5 su (k5su) in FreeBSD 4.4 and earlier relies on the getlogin system call to determine if the user running k5su is root, which could allow a root-initiated process to regain its privileges after it has dropped them.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Kerberos 5 su (k5su) in FreeBSD 4.4 and earlier relies on the getlogin system call to determine if the user running k5su is root, which could allow a root-initiated process to regain its privileges after it has dropped them.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Heimdal | 0.4e |
| Kth | Heimdal | 0.4e |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.1.1 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.3 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.4 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:07.k5su.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7956.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3919Patch, Vendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:07.k5su.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7956.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3919Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0754?
Kerberos 5 su (k5su) in FreeBSD 4.4 and earlier relies on the getlogin system call to determine if the user running k5su is root, which could allow a root-initiated process to regain its privileges after it has dropped them.
How severe is CVE-2002-0754?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0754 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0754?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2002-0754?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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