CVE-2002-2382 json
cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2360
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 24%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/6150
vdb-entry, patch
-
archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/freebsd/2002-11/0011.html
mailing-list
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10610.php
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2382
- NVD CVE-2002-2382
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