CVE-2002-0178

CVE-2002-0178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Sharutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

uudecode, as available in the sharutils package before 4.2.1, does not check whether the filename of the uudecoded file is a pipe or symbolic link, which could allow attackers to overwrite files or execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0178?
uudecode, as available in the sharutils package before 4.2.1, does not check whether the filename of the uudecoded file is a pipe or symbolic link, which could allow attackers to overwrite files or execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2002-0178?
CVE-2002-0178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0178 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0178?
CVE-2002-0178 affects Gnu Sharutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0178 published?
CVE-2002-0178 was published on 2002-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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