CVE-2002-1508: Race Condition
Published Feb 11, 2003
·Updated
slapd in OpenLDAP2 (OpenLDAP 2) 2.2.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a race condition during the creation of a log file for rejected replication requests.
Affected Software
1 affected component
openldap OpenLDAP<=2.2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 11, 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-2002-1508?
CVE-2002-1508 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to exploit a race condition.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1508?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1508, upgrade OpenLDAP to a version later than 2.2.0.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1508?
CVE-2002-1508 affects local users on systems running OpenLDAP version 2.2.0 and earlier.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-1508?
CVE-2002-1508 is associated with local file overwrite attacks due to a race condition.
5
Can CVE-2002-1508 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2002-1508 can only be exploited by local users with access to the affected system.