CVE-2002-1576
First published: Tue Mar 16 2004(Updated: )
lserver in SAP DB 7.3 and earlier uses the current working directory to find and execute the lserversrv program, which allows local users to gain privileges with a malicious lserversrv that is called from a directory that has a symlink to the lserver program.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sap Sap Db | =7.3.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability associated with CVE-2002-1576?
CVE-2002-1576 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting the lserver program in SAP DB 7.3 through a malicious lserversrv program.
What versions of SAP DB are affected by CVE-2002-1576?
CVE-2002-1576 affects SAP DB versions 7.3 and earlier.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2002-1576?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1576, ensure that users do not have the ability to create symlinks in directories containing the lserver program.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2002-1576?
Exploiting CVE-2002-1576 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation for local users.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-1576?
There is no specific patch for CVE-2002-1576, but upgrading to a later version of SAP DB can help prevent this vulnerability.
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