CVE-2002-1741: High severity Alt-N WorldClient vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in WorldClient.cgi in WorldClient for Alt-N Technologies MDaemon 5.0.5.0 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a ".." (dot dot) in the Attachments parameter.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0.1
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0.2
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0.3
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0.4
Alt-N WorldClient=5.0.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1741?
The severity of CVE-2002-1741 is considered high due to its potential for local users to delete arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1741?
To fix CVE-2002-1741, it is recommended to upgrade WorldClient to a version later than 5.0.5.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1741?
CVE-2002-1741 affects WorldClient versions 5.0 through 5.0.5 of Alt-N Technologies MDaemon.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1741?
CVE-2002-1741 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file deletion.
5
Can CVE-2002-1741 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2002-1741 requires local access for exploitation, limiting its impact to local users.