CVE-2002-0086

CVE-2002-0086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Domino with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in bindsock in Lotus Domino 5.0.4 and 5.0.7 on Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long (1) Notes_ExecDirectory or (2) PATH environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0086?
Buffer overflow in bindsock in Lotus Domino 5.0.4 and 5.0.7 on Linux allows local users to gain root privileges via a long (1) Notes_ExecDirectory or (2) PATH environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-0086?
CVE-2002-0086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0086 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0086?
CVE-2002-0086 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Domino. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0086?
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-2002-0086 published?
CVE-2002-0086 was published on 2002-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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