PUBLISHED DATE: March 27, 2002CVE-2002-0162:
LogWatch before 2.5 allows...

Description

LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.

Products

• Logwatch

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0162, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0162 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0162