CVE-2002-0129

CVE-2002-0129 is a low-severity vulnerability in Efax 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

Description

efax 0.9 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -d option, which prints the contents of the file in a warning message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0129?
efax 0.9 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to read arbitrary files via the -d option, which prints the contents of the file in a warning message.
How severe is CVE-2002-0129?
CVE-2002-0129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0129 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-2002-0129?
CVE-2002-0129 primarily affects Efax. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0129?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0129 published?
CVE-2002-0129 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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