CVE-2002-0105: High severity Caldera UnixWare vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2002
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Updated

CDE dtlogin in Caldera UnixWare 7.1.0, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/dt/Xerrors since /var/dt is world-writable.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.0

Event History

Mar 15, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0105?

CVE-2002-0105 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0105?

To fix CVE-2002-0105, ensure that the /var/dt directory is not world-writable and restrict access to prevent symlink attacks.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0105?

CVE-2002-0105 affects users of Caldera UnixWare version 7.1.0 and possibly other operating systems with similar configurations.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0105?

CVE-2002-0105 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a symlink attack.

5

When was CVE-2002-0105 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0105 was disclosed in early 2002, highlighting significant security risks in affected systems.

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