How severe is CVE-2002-0044?

CVE-2002-0044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0044?

CVE-2002-0044 primarily affects Gnu Enscript. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0044 published?

CVE-2002-0044 was published on 2002-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0044

CVE-2002-0044 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Enscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Enscript
Published: 2002-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Enscript user via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0044?: GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Enscript user via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-0044?: CVE-2002-0044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0044?: CVE-2002-0044 primarily affects Gnu Enscript. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0044 published?: CVE-2002-0044 was published on 2002-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:enscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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