# CVE-2002-0145: chuid 1.2 and earlier does not properly verify the ownership of files that will be changed, which allows remote attackers to change files ow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

chuid 1.2 and earlier does not properly verify the ownership of files that will be changed, which allows remote attackers to change files owned by other users, such as root.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251763
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3938
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7976

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