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CVE-2002-0165
LogWatch 2.5 allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0162.
Published: Apr 3, 2002
Modified: Jun 16, 2026
CVSS Metrics
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| logwatch | logwatch | 2.5 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-ww2c-x68v-x95c
LogWatch 2.5 allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack, a different...
References (6)
- http://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000003.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101787227513000&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php
- http://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000003.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101787227513000&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
7.2 / 10
EPSS Score
0.36%
Top 71% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
28.9 / 100
Data Sources
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