How severe is CVE-2002-0296?

CVE-2002-0296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0296?

CVE-2002-0296 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-2002-0296?

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

When was CVE-2002-0296 published?

CVE-2002-0296 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0296

CVE-2002-0296 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tarantella Tarantella Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tarantella Tarantella Enterprise
Published: 2002-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation of Tarantella Enterprise 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "spinning" temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0296?: The installation of Tarantella Enterprise 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "spinning" temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2002-0296?: CVE-2002-0296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0296?: CVE-2002-0296 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-2002-0296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0296 published?: CVE-2002-0296 was published on 2002-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tarantella:tarantella_enterprise:3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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