How severe is CVE-2002-0143?

CVE-2002-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0143?

CVE-2002-0143 primarily affects Enlightenment Imlib. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0143?

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

When was CVE-2002-0143 published?

CVE-2002-0143 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0143

CVE-2002-0143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Imlib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Enlightenment Imlib
Published: 2002-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Eterm of Enlightenment Imlib2 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0143?: Buffer overflow in Eterm of Enlightenment Imlib2 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-0143?: CVE-2002-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0143?: CVE-2002-0143 primarily affects Enlightenment Imlib. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0143?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0143 published?: CVE-2002-0143 was published on 2002-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib:2.0.01.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib:2.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib:2.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib:2.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:enlightenment:imlib:2.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:michael_jennings:eterm:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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