CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2263

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The installation program for HP-UX Visualize Conference B.11.00.11 running on HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 installs /etc/dt and its subdirecties with insecure permissions, which allows local users to read or write arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=11.00
HPE HP-UX=11.11
HP Visualize Conference FTP=b.11.00.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2263?

    CVE-2002-2263 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file permissions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2263?

    To fix CVE-2002-2263, you should correct the permissions on /etc/dt and its subdirectories to restrict unauthorized access.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2002-2263?

    CVE-2002-2263 affects HP-UX versions 11.00 and 11.11.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2002-2263?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2002-2263 to read or write arbitrary files due to insecure permissions.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-2263?

    No specific patch is mentioned for CVE-2002-2263; security best practices recommend updating permissions manually.

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