CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1514

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a 'isc_init1.X' temporary file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to temporary files and to monitor and secure the system against symlink attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.

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