CVE-2002-1514: gds_lock_mgr in Borland InterBase allows local users to overwrite files and gain privileges via a symlink atta

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1514 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting interbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: borland software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

borland software interbase DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0 · 5.0 · 6.0 · 6.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy interbase || rpm -q interbase || interbase --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison interbase sudo apt install interbase=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold interbase

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list interbase sudo dnf downgrade interbase-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add interbase

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Interbase 5/6 - GDS_Lock_MGR UMask File Permission Changing

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1514?

interbase: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1514 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1514 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1514 affect?

CVE-2002-1514 affects interbase. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1514?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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