CVE-2002-0760: Race Condition
First published: Mon Aug 12 2002(Updated: )
Race condition in bzip2 before 1.0.2 in FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1, and possibly other operating systems, decompresses files with world-readable permissions before setting the permissions to what is specified in the bzip2 archive, which could allow local users to read the files as they are being decompressed.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| bzip2 | =1.0 | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.5d | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.0a | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.0 | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.5a | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.5b | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.0c | |
| bzip2 | =1.0.1 | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.5c | |
| bzip2 | =0.9.0b | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.0 | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.0a | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.0b | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.0c | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.5a | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.5b | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.5c | |
| Bzip2 | =0.9.5d | |
| Bzip2 | =1.0 | |
| Bzip2 | =1.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0760?
CVE-2002-0760 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to read sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0760?
To fix CVE-2002-0760, upgrade to bzip2 version 1.0.2 or later, which addresses this race condition.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0760?
CVE-2002-0760 affects bzip2 versions prior to 1.0.2, including versions 0.9.0 through 1.0.1.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2002-0760?
You can determine vulnerability to CVE-2002-0760 by checking the installed version of bzip2 on your system.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2002-0760?
CVE-2002-0760 impacts FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1, and possibly other operating systems.
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