How severe is CVE-2002-0761?

CVE-2002-0761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-0761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0761?

CVE-2002-0761 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0761?

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

When was CVE-2002-0761 published?

CVE-2002-0761 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0761

CVE-2002-0761 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bzip Bzip2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bzip Bzip2
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

bzip2 before 1.0.2 in FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1, and possibly systems, uses the permissions of symbolic links instead of the actual files when creating an archive, which could cause the files to be extracted with less restrictive permissions than intended.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0761?: bzip2 before 1.0.2 in FreeBSD 4.5 and earlier, OpenLinux 3.1 and 3.1.1, and possibly systems, uses the permissions of symbolic links instead of the actual files when creating an archive, which could cause the files to be extracted with less restrictive permissions than intended.
How severe is CVE-2002-0761?: CVE-2002-0761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-0761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0761?: CVE-2002-0761 primarily affects Bzip Bzip2. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0761 published?: CVE-2002-0761 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:0.9.5d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bzip:bzip2:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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