CVE-2002-0824: BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device

Unscored severity · published Aug 12, 2002

CVE-2002-0824

BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device

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CVSS

0.7%

EPSS

On KEV

Description

BSD pppd allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file that is specified as a tty device.

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 51% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

All versions, or not specified · source: NVD

Affected product

Point-to-point Protocol Daemon

Freebsd

References