How severe is CVE-2002-0844?

CVE-2002-0844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2002-0844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0844?

CVE-2002-0844 affects Distrotech Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0844?

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-2002-0844 published?

CVE-2002-0844 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0844

CVE-2002-0844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Distrotech Cvs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-193.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Distrotech Cvs
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one overflow in the CVS PreservePermissions of rcs.c for CVSD before 1.11.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0844?: Off-by-one overflow in the CVS PreservePermissions of rcs.c for CVSD before 1.11.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0844?: CVE-2002-0844 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2002-0844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0844?: CVE-2002-0844 affects Distrotech Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0844?: 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-2002-0844 published?: CVE-2002-0844 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:distrotech:cvs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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