CVE-2002-0456
CVE-2002-0456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Eudora with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Qualcomm Eudora
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Eudora 5.1 and earlier versions stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known pathnames.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0456?
- Eudora 5.1 and earlier versions stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known pathnames.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0456?
- CVE-2002-0456 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0456 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0456?
- CVE-2002-0456 affects Qualcomm Eudora. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0456?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-0456 published?
- CVE-2002-0456 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101622857703677&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8487.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4306
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:eudora:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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