How severe is CVE-2002-0120?

CVE-2002-0120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0120?

CVE-2002-0120 primarily affects Palm Palm Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0120?

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

When was CVE-2002-0120 published?

CVE-2002-0120 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0120

CVE-2002-0120 is a low-severity vulnerability in Palm Palm Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Palm Palm Desktop
Published: 2002-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Palm Desktop 4.0b76 and 4.0b77 creates world-readable backup files and folders when a hotsync is performed, which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0120?: Apple Palm Desktop 4.0b76 and 4.0b77 creates world-readable backup files and folders when a hotsync is performed, which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2002-0120?: CVE-2002-0120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0120?: CVE-2002-0120 primarily affects Palm Palm Desktop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0120 published?: CVE-2002-0120 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:palm:palm_desktop:4.0b76:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:palm:palm_desktop:4.0b77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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