CVE-2002-1013

CVE-2002-1013 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inktomi Media-ixt 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

Description

Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1013?
Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-1013?
CVE-2002-1013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1013 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1013?
CVE-2002-1013 primarily affects Inktomi Media-ixt. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1013?
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-2002-1013 published?
CVE-2002-1013 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)