CVE-2002-0678: High severity Caldera UnixWare vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2002
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Updated

CDE ToolTalk database server (ttdbserver) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the transaction log file used by the TTTRANSACTION RPC procedure.

Affected Software

47 affected components
Caldera UnixWare=7.0
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.0
Caldera UnixWare=7.1.1
Xi Graphics Dextop=2.1
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=5.3
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=6.4
SGI IRIX=6.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.1
SGI IRIX=6.5.2
SGI IRIX=6.5.3
SGI IRIX=6.5.4
SGI IRIX=6.5.5
SGI IRIX=6.5.6
SGI IRIX=6.5.7
SGI IRIX=6.5.8
SGI IRIX=6.5.9
SGI IRIX=6.5.10
SGI IRIX=6.5.11
SGI IRIX=6.5.12
SGI IRIX=6.5.13
SGI IRIX=6.5.14
SGI IRIX=6.5.15
SGI IRIX=6.5.16
Caldera OpenUnix=8.0
Compaq Tru64=4.0f
Compaq Tru64=4.0g
Compaq Tru64=5.0a
Compaq Tru64=5.1
Compaq Tru64=5.1a
HP HP-UX=10.10
HP HP-UX=10.20
HP HP-UX=10.24
HP HP-UX=11.00
HP HP-UX=11.11
IBM AIX=4.3.3
IBM AIX=5.1
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8

Event History

Jul 23, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
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 vulnerability CVE-2002-0678?

CVE-2002-0678 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the transaction log file used by the CDE ToolTalk database server (ttdbserver).

2

What are the affected software versions of CVE-2002-0678?

CVE-2002-0678 affects various versions of SGI IRIX, Xinuos UnixWare, HPE HP-UX, Sun SunOS, Compaq Tru64, and IBM AIX.

3

What are common mitigation strategies for CVE-2002-0678?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0678, it is recommended to restrict local user access and implement proper file permission controls to prevent symlink attacks.

4

How do I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2002-0678?

You can check for CVE-2002-0678 vulnerability by verifying if your system is running an affected version of the CDE ToolTalk database server.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-0678?

Exploiting CVE-2002-0678 can allow attackers to overwrite critical files, potentially compromising system integrity and availability.

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