How severe is CVE-2002-2323?

CVE-2002-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2002-2323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2323?

CVE-2002-2323 affects Sun Solaris Pc Netlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2323?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-2323 published?

CVE-2002-2323 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2323

CVE-2002-2323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris Pc Netlink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Sun Solaris Pc Netlink
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun PC NetLink 1.0 through 1.2 does not properly set the access control list (ACL) for files and directories that use symbolic links and have been restored from backup, which could allow local or remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2323?: Sun PC NetLink 1.0 through 1.2 does not properly set the access control list (ACL) for files and directories that use symbolic links and have been restored from backup, which could allow local or remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2002-2323?: CVE-2002-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2002-2323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2323?: CVE-2002-2323 affects Sun Solaris Pc Netlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2323?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-2323 published?: CVE-2002-2323 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:solaris_pc_netlink:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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