How severe is CVE-2002-0747?

CVE-2002-0747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-0747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0747?

CVE-2002-0747 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0747?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0747 published?

CVE-2002-0747 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0747

CVE-2002-0747 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in lsmcode in AIX 4.3.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0747?: Buffer overflow in lsmcode in AIX 4.3.3.
How severe is CVE-2002-0747?: CVE-2002-0747 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0747?: CVE-2002-0747 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0747?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0747 published?: CVE-2002-0747 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/aix/2002-q2/0005.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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