CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0827

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in pppd on UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to gain root privileges via ppptalk or ppp. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0824.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security consequences.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and restrict access to pppd only to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Vulnerability in pppd on UnixWare 7.1.1 and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to gain root privileges via (1) ppptalk or (2) ppp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0824.

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