CVE-2002-1512
Overview
CVE-2002-1512 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting tolis_group bru. It was published on April 2, 2003.
Technical Description
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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tolis_group. Update bru to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1512?
CVE-2002-1512 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting tolis_group bru. It was published on April 2, 2003.
How severe is CVE-2002-1512?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1512?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tolis_group. Update bru to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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