CVE-2002-0817: High severity William Deich Super vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2002
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in super for Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
Affected Software
4 affected components
William Deich Super=3.17
William Deich Super=3.12
William Deich Super=3.18
William Deich Super=3.16
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0817?
CVE-2002-0817 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0817?
The fix for CVE-2002-0817 involves upgrading the super package to a version that is not affected, such as versions 3.19 or later.
3
Which versions of super are affected by CVE-2002-0817?
CVE-2002-0817 affects super versions 3.12, 3.16, 3.17, and 3.18.
4
Can CVE-2002-0817 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-0817 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.
5
Who is the vendor for the software affected by CVE-2002-0817?
The vendor for the software affected by CVE-2002-0817 is William Deich.