How severe is CVE-2002-0497?

CVE-2002-0497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0497?

CVE-2002-0497 affects Mtr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0497?

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

When was CVE-2002-0497 published?

CVE-2002-0497 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0497

CVE-2002-0497 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mtr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mtr
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in mtr 0.46 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to access a raw socket via a long MTR_OPTIONS environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0497?: Buffer overflow in mtr 0.46 and earlier, when installed setuid root, allows local users to access a raw socket via a long MTR_OPTIONS environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-0497?: CVE-2002-0497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0497?: CVE-2002-0497 affects Mtr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0497 published?: CVE-2002-0497 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mtr:mtr:0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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