How severe is CVE-2002-0740?

CVE-2002-0740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0740?

CVE-2002-0740 primarily affects Slrn Development Team Slrn. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0740?

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-2002-0740 published?

CVE-2002-0740 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0740

CVE-2002-0740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slrn Development Team Slrn 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slrn Development Team Slrn
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in slrnpull for the SLRN package, when installed setuid or setgid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -d (SPOOLDIR) argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0740?: Buffer overflow in slrnpull for the SLRN package, when installed setuid or setgid, allows local users to gain privileges via a long -d (SPOOLDIR) argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-0740?: CVE-2002-0740 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0740?: CVE-2002-0740 primarily affects Slrn Development Team Slrn. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0740?: 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-2002-0740 published?: CVE-2002-0740 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:slrn_development_team:slrn:0.9.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:slrn_development_team:slrn:0.9.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:slrn_development_team:slrn:0.9.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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