CVE-2002-1245: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1245: Maped in LuxMan 0.41 uses the user-provided search path to find and execute the gzip program, which allows...

Maped in LuxMan 0.41 uses the user-provided search path to find and execute the gzip program, which allows local users to modify /dev/mem and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that points to a Trojan horse gzip program.

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

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CVE-2002-1245 is a local privilege escalation in LuxMan 0.41’s Maped component. It can be abused by a local user who controls their PATH so Maped runs a malicious gzip program instead of the intended system gzip, potentially gaining elevated privileges. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux systems with LuxMan 0.41 or vulnerable distribution packages installed, especially multi-user systems where untrusted local users can run Maped. Modern production exposure is likely uncommon, but evidence is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue with high impact only where the software is present. Prioritize remediation on shared Linux hosts or systems with untrusted local users; otherwise handle through normal legacy software cleanup. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove obsolete LuxMan 0.41 installations where not required.; Apply the vendor security update referenced by Debian DSA-189 where applicable.; Check current vendor or distribution guidance before assuming a specific fixed version..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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