CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0145

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Chuid 1.2 and earlier does not properly verify the ownership of files that will be changed, allowing remote attackers to modify files owned by other users, including root.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to critical system files, potentially leading to privilege escalation and serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of the software that properly verifies file ownership before changes are made.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

chuid 1.2 and earlier does not properly verify the ownership of files that will be changed, which allows remote attackers to change files owned by other users, such as root.

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