How severe is CVE-2002-0660?

CVE-2002-0660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0660?

CVE-2002-0660 primarily affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0660?

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-2002-0660 published?

CVE-2002-0660 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0660

CVE-2002-0660 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greg Roelofs Libpng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Greg Roelofs Libpng
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in libpng 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and other operating systems, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0728.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0660?: Buffer overflow in libpng 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and other operating systems, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0728.
How severe is CVE-2002-0660?: CVE-2002-0660 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0660?: CVE-2002-0660 primarily affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0660?: 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-2002-0660 published?: CVE-2002-0660 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:greg_roelofs:libpng:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:greg_roelofs:libpng3:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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