CVE-2002-1514

Public Exploit

Description

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.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.14%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10196.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html	mailing list exploit vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805	exploit vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1514?: CVE-2002-1514 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1514?: To fix CVE-2002-1514, 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-2002-1514 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1514 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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