CVE-2002-2323

Name: CVE-2002-2323
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2323 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sun PC NetLink 1.0 through 1.2 does not properly set the access control list (ACL) for files and directories that use symbolic links and have been restored from backup, which could allow local or remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun PC NetLink 1.0 through 1.2 does not properly set the access control list (ACL) for files and directories that use symbolic links and have been restored from backup, which could allow local or remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris Pc Netlink	>= 1.0, <= 1.2

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-27807-1Broken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9665.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5281Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-27807-1Broken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9665.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5281Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2323?

How severe is CVE-2002-2323?

CVE-2002-2323 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2323?

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