CVE-2002-1199 json
The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a di…
published 2002-10-28 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1183
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a directory traversal and symlink attack on the domain and map arguments.
Exploit prediction
2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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sunsolve.sun.com
/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/47903
vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=103426842025029&w=2
mailing-list
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10329.php
vdb-entry
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/538033
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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oval.cisecurity.org
/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2423
vdb-entry, signature
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5937
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1199
- NVD CVE-2002-1199
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