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4.6

Bugzilla allows anyone to change files and run code

CVE-2002-0805 · published 24 years ago
Summary

Versions of Bugzilla 2.14 before 2.14.2 and 2.16 before 2.16rc2 create new folders and a configuration file that anyone on the system can write to. This lets a local user alter those files and potentially execute malicious code on the server. Update to the latest Bugzilla release or adjust file permissions to restrict write access.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mozilla bugzilla 2.14
2.14.1
2.16
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Bugzilla 2.14 before 2.14.2, and 2.16 before 2.16rc2, (1) creates new directories with world-writable permissions, and (2) creates the params file with world-writable permissions, which allows loca...
Bugzilla 2.14 before 2.14.2, and 2.16 before 2.16rc2, (1) creates new directories with world-writable permissions, and (2) creates the params file with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to modify the files and execute code.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.6 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published12 Aug 2002
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-0805 · NVD
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