CVE-2002-0767

N/A Unknown
Published: August 12, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

simpleinit on Linux systems does not close a read/write FIFO file descriptor before creating a child process, which allows the child process to cause simpleinit to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276739
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9357.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5001
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276739
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9357.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5001
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.7%
82th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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