medium6.2Public exploit code
CVE-2002-0162
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- LogWatch 2.1.1/2.5 - Insecure Temporary Directory Creation2002-03-27 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Logwatch | Logwatch | through 2.5 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000002.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101724766216872
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/82/264233
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4374
- http://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000002.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101724766216872
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/82/264233
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4374