MEDIUM
CVE-2002-1713
CWE-276Published: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Standard security setting for Mandrake-Security package (msec) in Mandrake 8.2 installs home directories with world-readable permissions, which could allow local users to read other user's files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-1713 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mandrakesoft1 product(s)
mandrake linux
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9389Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9389Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-1713
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-276
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2002
Related CVEs (CWE-276)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-1713 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.