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CVE-2002-1914

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock() to lock the /etc/dumpdates file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dump Project Dump=0.4-beta10
Dump Project Dump=0.4-beta29
DumpDrop=0.4_b10
DumpDrop=0.4_b11
DumpDrop=0.4_b12
DumpDrop=0.4_b13
DumpDrop=0.4_b14
DumpDrop=0.4_b15
DumpDrop=0.4_b16
DumpDrop=0.4_b17
DumpDrop=0.4_b18
DumpDrop=0.4_b19
DumpDrop=0.4_b20
DumpDrop=0.4_b21
DumpDrop=0.4_b22
DumpDrop=0.4_b23
DumpDrop=0.4_b24
DumpDrop=0.4_b25
DumpDrop=0.4_b26
DumpDrop=0.4_b27
DumpDrop=0.4_b28
DumpDrop=0.4_b29

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1914?

    CVE-2002-1914 has a moderate severity rating as it allows local users to cause a denial of service by locking the /etc/dumpdates file.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1914?

    To fix CVE-2002-1914, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Dump software that does not contain this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1914?

    CVE-2002-1914 affects Dump versions 0.4-beta10 through 0.4-beta29.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-1914 enable?

    CVE-2002-1914 enables a denial of service attack by allowing users to lock the /etc/dumpdates file to prevent execution.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2002-1914?

    Local users of the affected versions of the Dump software are impacted by CVE-2002-1914.

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