How severe is CVE-2002-0991?

CVE-2002-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0991 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0991?

CVE-2002-0991 primarily affects Hp Cifs-9000 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0991?

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-2002-0991 published?

CVE-2002-0991 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0991

CVE-2002-0991 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Cifs-9000 Server 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Cifs-9000 Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in the cifslogin command for HP CIFS/9000 Client A.01.06 and earlier, based on the Sharity package, allows local users to gain root privileges via long (1) -U, (2) -D, (3) -P, (4) -S, (5) -N, or (6) -u parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0991?: Buffer overflows in the cifslogin command for HP CIFS/9000 Client A.01.06 and earlier, based on the Sharity package, allows local users to gain root privileges via long (1) -U, (2) -D, (3) -P, (4) -S, (5) -N, or (6) -u parameters.
How severe is CVE-2002-0991?: CVE-2002-0991 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0991 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0991?: CVE-2002-0991 primarily affects Hp Cifs-9000 Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0991?: 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-2002-0991 published?: CVE-2002-0991 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:cifs-9000_server:a.01.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:cifs-9000_server:a.01.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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