CVE-2002-0114
First published: Fri Mar 15 2002(Updated: )
EMC NetWorker (formerly Legato NetWorker) before 7.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the daemon.log file, which allows local users to gain privileges by reading the password from the file. NOTE: this was originally reported for Legato NetWorker 6.1 on the Solaris 7 platform.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetWorker | =6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0114?
CVE-2002-0114 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0114?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0114, upgrade EMC NetWorker to a version higher than 7.0 that does not store passwords in plaintext.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0114?
CVE-2002-0114 affects users of EMC NetWorker version 6.1 running on the Solaris 7 platform.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0114?
CVE-2002-0114 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability linked to insecure password storage.
Can CVE-2002-0114 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0114 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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