CVE-2002-1970

Description

SnortCenter 0.9.5, when configured to push Snort rules, stores the rules in a temporary file with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to obtain usernames and passwords for the alert database servers.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10540.php	vdb entry patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6109	vdb entry patch
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/298587	mailing list patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1970?: CVE-2002-1970 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1970?: To fix CVE-2002-1970, 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-2002-1970 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1970 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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