CVE-2002-1344
First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in wget before 1.8.2-4 allows a remote FTP server to create or overwrite files as the wget user via filenames containing (1) /absolute/path or (2) .. (dot dot) sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wget | 1.20.1-1.1 1.21-1+deb11u1 1.21.3-1 1.21.4-1 | |
| Wget | =1.8.2 | |
| Wget | =1.7 | |
| Sun Cobalt RaQ | ||
| Wget | =1.6 | |
| Wget | =1.8 | |
| Wget | =1.8.1 | |
| Wget | =1.7.1 | |
| Wget | =1.5.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-229.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6352
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-086.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/210148
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q4/0102.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-256.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-022.shtml
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10820.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000552
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000552
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2003.007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6360
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104033016703851&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103962838628940&w=2
- https://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-209
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/307045/30/26300/threaded
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2002-1344
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1344?
CVE-2002-1344 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for file creation or overwriting on the affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1344?
To fix CVE-2002-1344, upgrade wget to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions after 1.8.2-4.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1344?
CVE-2002-1344 affects users of GNU Wget versions prior to 1.8.2-4 and certain systems using vulnerable configurations.
What is a directory traversal vulnerability in the context of CVE-2002-1344?
In the context of CVE-2002-1344, a directory traversal vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate file paths to access or modify files outside of the intended directories.
Can CVE-2002-1344 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1344 can be exploited remotely by a malicious FTP server that instructs wget to download and overwrite files.
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