CVE-2002-0211

CVE-2002-0211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tarantella Tarantella Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in the installation script for Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.01 through 3.20 creates a world-writeable temporary "gunzip" program before executing it, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the program before it is executed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0211?
Race condition in the installation script for Tarantella Enterprise 3 3.01 through 3.20 creates a world-writeable temporary "gunzip" program before executing it, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary commands by modifying the program before it is executed.
How severe is CVE-2002-0211?
CVE-2002-0211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0211?
CVE-2002-0211 primarily affects Tarantella Tarantella Enterprise. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0211?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0211 published?
CVE-2002-0211 was published on 2002-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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