CVE-2002-1713

Name: CVE-2002-1713
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1713 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Standard security setting for Mandrake-Security package (msec) in Mandrake 8.2 installs home directories with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to read other user's files.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Standard security setting for Mandrake-Security package (msec) in Mandrake 8.2 installs home directories with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to read other user's files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	8.2

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9389Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9389Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1713?

The Standard security setting for Mandrake-Security package (msec) in Mandrake 8.2 installs home directories with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to read other user's files.

How severe is CVE-2002-1713?

CVE-2002-1713 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1713?

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-2002-1713?

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Source: NVD / NIST