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CVE-2002-2382: cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink at...

cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.

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This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in CVSup 1.2. A user with local access could abuse how cvsupd.sh writes temporary output in /var/tmp to overwrite files and potentially gain higher privileges. Business risk is mainly for legacy systems still running this software or related FreeBSD port configurations. Exposure is likely limited to legacy hosts running CVSup 1.2 or the FreeBSD net/cvsup-mirror port using cvsupd.sh. Systems without local untrusted users or without this script in use are less likely to be exposed. Treat this as a legacy-system cleanup and local-access risk. Prioritize if affected hosts are multi-user, internet-facing administration systems, or still trusted in production workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for CVSup 1.2 and cvsupd.sh usage.; Check FreeBSD or vendor guidance for fixed packages or replacement steps.; Disable or remove unused CVSup mirror functionality..

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