CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0470

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PHPNetToolpack 0.1 relies on its environment's PATH to find and execute the traceroute program, which could allow local users to gain privileges by inserting a Trojan horse program into the search path.

Risk Assessment

There is a risk that local users could gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches in the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the PATH variable and to monitor and verify programs executed by PHPNetToolpack.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHPNetToolpack 0.1 relies on its environment's PATH to find and execute the traceroute program, which could allow local users to gain privileges by inserting a Trojan horse program into the search path.

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