CVE-2002-1715

Public Exploit

Description

SSH 1 through 3, and possibly other versions, allows local users to bypass restricted shells such as rbash or rksh by uploading a script to a world-writeable directory, then executing that script to gain normal shell access.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.11%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8908	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4547	vdb entry exploit
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/268446	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1715?: CVE-2002-1715 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1715?: To fix CVE-2002-1715, 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-2002-1715 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1715 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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