What is the severity of CVE-2002-0211?

CVE-2002-0211 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0211?

To fix CVE-2002-0211, ensure that the Tarantella Enterprise installation script is appropriately secured to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Which versions of Tarantella Enterprise are affected by CVE-2002-0211?

CVE-2002-0211 affects Tarantella Enterprise versions 3.3.0 through 3.3.20.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-0211?

CVE-2002-0211 enables local users to execute arbitrary commands via a race condition in the installation script.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0211?

A suggested workaround for CVE-2002-0211 is to restrict access to the installation script to trusted users only.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0211

medium

6.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 362

16/5/2002

25/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0211: Race Condition

First published: Thu May 16 2002(Updated: )

Race condition in the installation script for Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.01 through 3.20 creates a world-writeable temporary "gunzip" program before executing it, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the program before it is executed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Tarantella Enterprise	=3.3.0
Oracle Tarantella Enterprise	=3.3.0.1
Oracle Tarantella Enterprise	=3.3.10
Oracle Tarantella Enterprise	=3.3.11
Oracle Tarantella Enterprise	=3.3.20

Remedy

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7996.php

Remedy

http://www.tarantella.com/security/bulletin-04.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0211?
CVE-2002-0211 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0211?
To fix CVE-2002-0211, ensure that the Tarantella Enterprise installation script is appropriately secured to prevent unauthorized modifications.
Which versions of Tarantella Enterprise are affected by CVE-2002-0211?
CVE-2002-0211 affects Tarantella Enterprise versions 3.3.0 through 3.3.20.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-0211?
CVE-2002-0211 enables local users to execute arbitrary commands via a race condition in the installation script.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0211?
A suggested workaround for CVE-2002-0211 is to restrict access to the installation script to trusted users only.

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