What is the severity of CVE-2002-1764?

CVE-2002-1764 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?

To fix CVE-2002-1764, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is free from this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1764?

Local users on Linux systems running Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 are affected by CVE-2002-1764.

What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-1764?

CVE-2002-1764 describes a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.

What software is involved in CVE-2002-1764?

CVE-2002-1764 involves Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.05 on Linux.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-1764

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

21/6/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-1764

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

acroread in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader	=4.0.5

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5068

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?
To fix CVE-2002-1764, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is free from this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1764?
Local users on Linux systems running Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 are affected by CVE-2002-1764.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 describes a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.
What software is involved in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 involves Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.05 on Linux.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?
To fix CVE-2002-1764, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to a version that is free from this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1764?
Local users on Linux systems running Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 are affected by CVE-2002-1764.
What type of attack is described in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 describes a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.
What software is involved in CVE-2002-1764?
CVE-2002-1764 involves Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.05 on Linux.