CVE-2002-1514 json
gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" tempora…
published 2003-04-02 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1497
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 58%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21865)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21865 Interbase 5/6 - GDS_Lock_MGR UMask File Permission Changing local, 2002-09-25
- archives.neohapsis.com http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html
mailing-list, exploit, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5805
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10196.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1514
- NVD CVE-2002-1514
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