CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1576

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The lserver program in SAP DB version 7.3 and earlier uses the current working directory to find and execute the lserversrv program. This allows local users to gain privileges with a malicious lserversrv called from a directory that has a symlink to the lserver program.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access and privilege escalation by local users, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to directories that may contain symbolic links and to update SAP DB to the latest version to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

lserver in SAP DB 7.3 and earlier uses the current working directory to find and execute the lserversrv program, which allows local users to gain privileges with a malicious lserversrv that is called from a directory that has a symlink to the lserver program.

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