What is the severity of CVE-2002-0162?

CVE-2002-0162 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0162?

To fix CVE-2002-0162, upgrade LogWatch to version 2.5 or higher.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-0162?

CVE-2002-0162 affects all local users running LogWatch versions prior to 2.5.

What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-0162?

CVE-2002-0162 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit the logwatch temporary directory.

Can CVE-2002-0162 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2002-0162 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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CVE-2002-0162

medium

6.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

27/3/2002

30/3/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0162

First published: Wed Mar 27 2002(Updated: )

LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Logwatch	<=2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0162?
To fix CVE-2002-0162, upgrade LogWatch to version 2.5 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 affects all local users running LogWatch versions prior to 2.5.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit the logwatch temporary directory.
Can CVE-2002-0162 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0162 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0162?
To fix CVE-2002-0162, upgrade LogWatch to version 2.5 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 affects all local users running LogWatch versions prior to 2.5.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-0162?
CVE-2002-0162 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit the logwatch temporary directory.
Can CVE-2002-0162 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0162 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.