CVE-2002-0424

Description

efingerd 1.61 and earlier, when configured without the -u option, executes .efingerd files as the efingerd user (typically "nobody"), which allows local users to gain privileges as the efingerd user by modifying their own .efingerd file and running finger.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4240	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://melkor.dnp.fmph.uniba.sk/~garabik/efingerd/efingerd_1.6.2.tar.gz
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8381.php	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0050.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0424?: CVE-2002-0424 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0424?: To fix CVE-2002-0424, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0424 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-0424 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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