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CVE-2002-0638

6.2 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

setpwnam.c in the util-linux package, as included in Red Hat Linux 7.3 and earlier, and other operating systems, does not properly lock a temporary file when modifying /etc/passwd, which may allow local users to gain privileges via a complex race condition that uses an open file descriptor in utility programs such as chfn and chsh.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds
0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  2. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status
Modified

Affected

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.2

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
Raw vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record