CVE-2002-0572
First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )
FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, and possibly other BSD-based operating systems, allows local users to write to or read from restricted files by closing the file descriptors 0 (standard input), 1 (standard output), or 2 (standard error), which may then be reused by a called setuid process that intended to perform I/O on normal files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.5.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.5-stable | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.5-release | |
| OpenBSD | =2.1 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.7 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.2 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.4-releng | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =7.0 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =2.6 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8.0 | |
| Sun SunOS |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0033.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/268970
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/269102
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-072.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8920.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/809347
- http://www.osvdb.org/6095
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4568
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0572?
CVE-2002-0572 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users unauthorized access to restricted files.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0572?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0572, ensure proper file descriptor management and limit the use of setuid processes where possible.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0572?
CVE-2002-0572 affects local users on FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, Solaris 2.5.1 and 2.6, and certain versions of OpenBSD.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0572?
CVE-2002-0572 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited by closing standard file descriptors.
Can CVE-2002-0572 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2002-0572 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
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