CVE-2002-0169

CVE-2002-0169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Docbook Stylesheets 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

The default stylesheet for DocBook on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.2 is installed with an insecure option enabled, which could allow users to overwrite files outside of the current directory from an untrusted document by using a full pathname as an element identifier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0169?
The default stylesheet for DocBook on Red Hat Linux 6.2 through 7.2 is installed with an insecure option enabled, which could allow users to overwrite files outside of the current directory from an untrusted document by using a full pathname as an element identifier.
How severe is CVE-2002-0169?
CVE-2002-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0169 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0169?
CVE-2002-0169 primarily affects Redhat Docbook Stylesheets. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0169?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0169 published?
CVE-2002-0169 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)