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CVE-2002-1512

MediumPublished

xbru in BRU Workstation 17.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the xbru_dscheck.dd temporary...

Published: Mar 18, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 13, 2002

Primary CVSS

6.2/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 54.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

xbru in BRU Workstation 17.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the xbru_dscheck.dd temporary file.

Sources

BRU 17.0 - XBRU Insecure Temporary FileExploit
prophecy · linux · Sep 13, 2002

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