CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0762

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to serious security breaches, including loss of control over user accounts and unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to a newer version that does not contain this vulnerability and to monitor user privileges in the system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.

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