CVE-2002-0469

CVE-2002-0469 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ecartis 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

Ecartis (formerly Listar) 1.0.0 in snapshot 20020125 and earlier does not properly drop privileges when Ecartis is installed setuid-root, "lock-to-user" is not set, and ecartis is called by certain MTA's, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0469?
Ecartis (formerly Listar) 1.0.0 in snapshot 20020125 and earlier does not properly drop privileges when Ecartis is installed setuid-root, "lock-to-user" is not set, and ecartis is called by certain MTA's, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0469?
CVE-2002-0469 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0469 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0469?
CVE-2002-0469 primarily affects Ecartis. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0469?
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-2002-0469 published?
CVE-2002-0469 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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