HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-1713
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.

NVD Source

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)

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277515Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/455323Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5050Broken Link · Third 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.