CVE-2002-1914

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock() to lock the /etc/dumpdates file.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/283033
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21520
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-156.htm
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9632.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-583.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5264
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/283033
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21520
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-156.htm
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9632.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-583.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5264
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
17th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-667

Affected Vendors

dump_project

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