CVE-2002-0265

CVE-2002-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sawmill with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Sawmill for Solaris 6.2.14 and earlier creates the AdminPassword file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0265?
Sawmill for Solaris 6.2.14 and earlier creates the AdminPassword file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0265?
CVE-2002-0265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0265?
CVE-2002-0265 primarily affects Sawmill. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0265?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0265 published?
CVE-2002-0265 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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