CVE-2002-0271 describes a symlink attack vulnerability in the GNU Ada compiler (GNAT) runtime library, specifically versions 3.12p through 3.14p. This flaw allows local users to modify other users' files by manipulating temporary files. The vulnerability has a low severity score (CVSS 1.2 None) due to its local attack vector and high attack complexity, with a potential impact limited to partial integrity compromise. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.12pCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ada_core_technologies:gnat_pro_native:3.12p:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.13pCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ada_core_technologies:gnat_pro_native:3.13p:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.14pCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ada_core_technologies:gnat_pro_native:3.14p:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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