CVE-2002-1395: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1395: Internet Message (IM) 141-18 and earlier uses predictable file and directory names, which allows local user...

Internet Message (IM) 141-18 and earlier uses predictable file and directory names, which allows local users to (1) obtain unauthorized directory permissions via a temporary directory used by impwagent, and (2) overwrite and create arbitrary files via immknmz.

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

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CVE-2002-1395 is an old local vulnerability in Internet Message (IM) 141-18 and earlier. A user who already has access to the system may abuse predictable temporary file or directory names to gain unintended directory permissions or create/overwrite files. This is not described as remote compromise. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems still running Internet Message (IM) 141-18 or earlier, including environments covered by the Debian and Red Hat advisories. Modern exposure is probably limited, but legacy packaged systems should be checked. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected software is found on shared or multi-user systems. If present, prioritize remediation because local file overwrite bugs can support privilege escalation or system tampering. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed Internet Message (IM) packages and versions.; Apply vendor updates referenced by Debian DSA-202 or Red Hat RHSA-2003:039 where applicable.; Remove IM from systems where it is no longer required..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 8, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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