CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0137

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CDRDAO versions 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrdao configuration file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify or delete critical files, potentially leading to data loss or system instability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update CDRDAO to the latest version and restrict access to configuration files for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrdao configuration file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS