CVE-2002-0506

CVE-2002-0506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux 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

Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0506?
Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.
How severe is CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0506 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0506?
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-2002-0506 published?
CVE-2002-0506 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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