CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1618

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

JFS (JFS3.1 and OnlineJFS) in HP-UX 10.20, 11.00, and 11.04 does not properly implement the sticky bit functionality, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystems.

Risk Assessment

The ability to bypass filesystem restrictions poses a risk of unauthorized access to data, potentially leading to loss of confidentiality and integrity of information.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version that fixes the sticky bit implementation and review file permissions to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

JFS (JFS3.1 and OnlineJFS) in HP-UX 10.20, 11.00, and 11.04 does not properly implement the sticky bit functionality, which could allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystems.

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