CVE-2002-0844
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2002-0844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Off-by-one overflow in the CVS PreservePermissions of rcs.c for CVSD before 1.11.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Off-by-one overflow in the CVS PreservePermissions of rcs.c for CVSD before 1.11.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Distrotech | Cvs | < 1.11.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-035.0.txtBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0081.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4829Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-035.0.txtBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0081.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4829Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0844?
Off-by-one overflow in the CVS PreservePermissions of rcs.c for CVSD before 1.11.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0844?
CVE-2002-0844 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0844?
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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