CVE-2002-1590

Description

The Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) packages (1) SUNWwbdoc, (2) SUNWwbcou, (3) SUNWwbdev and (4) SUNWmgapp packages, when installed using Solaris 8 Update 1/01 or later, install files with world or group write permissions, which allows local users to gain root privileges or cause a denial of service.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory sun.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-010.shtml third party advisory government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6061 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10495 vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-48320-1 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1590?
CVE-2002-1590 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1590?
To fix CVE-2002-1590, 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-2002-1590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1590 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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