CVE-2002-1233: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1233: A regression error in the Debian distributions of the apache-ssl package (before 1.3.9 on Debian 2.2, and b...

A regression error in the Debian distributions of the apache-ssl package (before 1.3.9 on Debian 2.2, and before 1.3.26 on Debian 3.0), for Apache 1.3.27 and earlier, allows local users to read or modify the Apache password file via a symlink attack on temporary files when the administrator runs (1) htpasswd or (2) htdigest, a re-introduction of a vulnerability that was originally identified and addressed by CVE-2001-0131.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy Debian apache-ssl issue where local users could tamper with temporary files used by htpasswd or htdigest. If an administrator ran those tools, an attacker might read or modify Apache password files, potentially weakening HTTP authentication. Exposure is likely limited to old Debian 2.2 or 3.0 systems running the Debian apache-ssl package and Apache 1.3-era tooling. Modern systems are unlikely exposed unless they retain obsolete packages or migrated legacy images. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue with moderate urgency. It is not evidenced as internet-scale exploitation, but affected systems are very old and may indicate broader unsupported infrastructure risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Debian apache-ssl beyond the affected versions named in Debian advisories.; Review DSA-187, DSA-188, and DSA-195 for exact vendor package guidance.; Retire Apache 1.3-era Debian hosts where operationally possible..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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