How severe is CVE-2002-0378?

CVE-2002-0378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0378?

CVE-2002-0378 primarily affects Astart Technologies Lprng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0378?

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-2002-0378 published?

CVE-2002-0378 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0378

CVE-2002-0378 is a high-severity vulnerability in Astart Technologies Lprng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Astart Technologies Lprng
Published: 2002-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of LPRng print spooler in Red Hat Linux 7.0 through 7.3, Mandrake 8.1 and 8.2, and other operating systems, accepts print jobs from arbitrary remote hosts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0378?: The default configuration of LPRng print spooler in Red Hat Linux 7.0 through 7.3, Mandrake 8.1 and 8.2, and other operating systems, accepts print jobs from arbitrary remote hosts.
How severe is CVE-2002-0378?: CVE-2002-0378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0378?: CVE-2002-0378 primarily affects Astart Technologies Lprng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0378?: 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-2002-0378 published?: CVE-2002-0378 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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