# CVE-2002-2334: Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-26 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary setuid and setgid root programs when root edits scripts owned by other users.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/292138
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5732
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10125.php

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