CVE-2002-0162
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the...
CVE-2002-0162 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Logwatch, published March 27, 2002. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.77%, the 56th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.2 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.77%EPSS, 56th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known1 public exploit
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | LogWatch 2.1.1/2.5 - Insecure Temporary Directory Creation | 2002-03-27 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
- Record
CVE-2002-0162- CVSS 2.0
- 6.2 Medium
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
- Record
CVE-2002-0162- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0161No score
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0161- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wh5q-mjqf-4gvxNo score
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the...
LogWatch before 2.5 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on the logwatch temporary directory.
- Record
GHSA-wh5q-mjqf-4gvx- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.