CVE-2002-0157

CVE-2002-0157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eazel Nautilus 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

Description

Nautilus 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .nautilus-metafile.xml metadata file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0157?
Nautilus 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .nautilus-metafile.xml metadata file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0157?
CVE-2002-0157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0157 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0157?
CVE-2002-0157 affects Eazel Nautilus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0157?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0157 published?
CVE-2002-0157 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)