How severe is CVE-2002-1016?

CVE-2002-1016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1016?

CVE-2002-1016 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1016?

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

When was CVE-2002-1016 published?

CVE-2002-1016 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1016

CVE-2002-1016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing the operations, and restoring the original data files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1016?: Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing the operations, and restoring the original data files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1016?: CVE-2002-1016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1016?: CVE-2002-1016 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1016 published?: CVE-2002-1016 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_editions:2.2:*:win:*:*:*:*:*

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