CVE-2002-1871

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2002-1871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris2.6
SunSunos5.5.1
SunSunos5.7
SunSunos5.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1871?
pkgadd in Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 installs files setuid/setgid root if the pkgmap file contains a "?" (question mark) in the (1) mode, (2) owner, or (3) group fields, which allows attackers to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1871?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1871 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1871?
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