CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0248

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Versions of wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allow local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could gain access to sensitive data or modify critical system files, potentially leading to serious security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of wmtv that addresses this vulnerability and to implement appropriate protections against symlink attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration file.

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