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Vulnerability record · CVE-2002-1514 · published 2 April 2003

CVE-2002-1514: Borland software interbase vulnerability

BBorland Software · Interbase

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.84% · top 43.7%
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.84%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References, 4 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on a "isc_init1.X" temporary file, as demonstrated by modifying the xinetdbd file.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10196.php Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805 ExploitVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0311.html ExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10196.php Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5805 ExploitVendor Advisory

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Related vulnerabilities

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2002-1514), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.