CVE-2002-0063
CVE-2002-0063 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Easy Software Products Cups
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0063?
- Buffer overflow in ippRead function of CUPS before 1.1.14 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long attribute names or language values.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0063?
- CVE-2002-0063 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0063 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0063?
- CVE-2002-0063 affects Easy Software Products Cups. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0063?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2002-0063 published?
- CVE-2002-0063 was published on 2002-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-008.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000471
- http://lists2.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2001-Mar/0000.html
- http://www.cups.org/relnotes.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-110
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-015.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-032.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4100
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8192
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:easy_software_products:cups:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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