Race condition in the recursive (1) directory deletion and (2) directory move in GNU File Utilities (fileutils) 4.1 and earlier allows local users to delete directories as the user running fileutils by moving a low-level directory to a higher level as it is being deleted, which causes fileutils to chdir to a ".." directory that is higher than expected, possibly up to the root file system.
CVE-2002-0435 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from gnu organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2002, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2002-07-26T04:00:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 1.2 (LOW)
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
1.9
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gnu | fileutils | 4.0 | Yes |
| Application | gnu | fileutils | 4.1 | Yes |
| Application | gnu | fileutils | 4.1.6 | Yes |
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