How severe is CVE-2002-0762?

CVE-2002-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0762?

CVE-2002-0762 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0762?

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-2002-0762 published?

CVE-2002-0762 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0762

CVE-2002-0762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux 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: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0762?: shadow package in SuSE 8.0 allows local users to destroy the /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow files or assign extra group privileges to some users by changing filesize limits before calling programs that modify the files.
How severe is CVE-2002-0762?: CVE-2002-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0762?: CVE-2002-0762 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0762?: 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-2002-0762 published?: CVE-2002-0762 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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