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CVE-2002-0762: shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign ex...

shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.

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This is an old local vulnerability in the shadow package on SuSE 8.0. A user who already has local access could interfere with account-management files, potentially destroying /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow or causing improper extra group privileges for some users. Exposure appears limited to legacy SuSE 8.0 systems with the affected shadow package and local user access. The provided sources do not identify other products, versions, or remote attack paths. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless SuSE 8.0 remains in production. If present, prioritize remediation because account database corruption can disrupt access and unauthorized group changes can weaken system controls. Mitigation focus: Check SuSE-SA:2002:017 and apply the vendor-recommended shadow package update.; Retire or isolate any remaining SuSE 8.0 systems.; Restrict local shell access on legacy hosts until remediated..

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