CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: cvsupd.sh in cvsup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2002-12-31
Last Modified Date: 2008-09-05
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CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: cvsupd.sh in cvsup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2002-12-31
Last Modified Date: 2008-09-05
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