CVE-2002-0824

Name: CVE-2002-0824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Point-To-Point Protocol Daemon	All versions

References

ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-010.txt.ascBroken Link
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102812546815606&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9738.phpBroken Link
http://www.openbsd.org/errata31.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2002-010.txt.ascBroken Link
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102812546815606&w=2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9738.phpBroken Link
http://www.openbsd.org/errata31.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5355Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0824?

BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.

How severe is CVE-2002-0824?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0824?

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-2002-0824?

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Source: NVD / NIST