CVE-2002-1672

Description

Webmin 0.92, when installed from an RPM, creates /var/webmin with insecure permissions (world readable), which could allow local users to read the root user's cookie-based authentication credentials and possibly hijack the root user's session using the credentials.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.webmin.com/changes.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4328	vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8595	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/263181	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1672?: CVE-2002-1672 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1672?: To fix CVE-2002-1672, 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-2002-1672 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1672 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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