How severe is CVE-2002-0529?

CVE-2002-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0529?

CVE-2002-0529 affects Hp Photosmart Print Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0529?

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

When was CVE-2002-0529 published?

CVE-2002-0529 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0529

CVE-2002-0529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Photosmart Print Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Photosmart Print Driver
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges of other Photosmart users by replacing hp_imaging_connectivity with a Trojan horse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0529?: HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges of other Photosmart users by replacing hp_imaging_connectivity with a Trojan horse.
How severe is CVE-2002-0529?: CVE-2002-0529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0529?: CVE-2002-0529 affects Hp Photosmart Print Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0529 published?: CVE-2002-0529 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:photosmart_print_driver:1.2.1:*:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*