CVE-2002-1193

CVE-2002-1193 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tkmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1193?
tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1193?
CVE-2002-1193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1193 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1193?
CVE-2002-1193 primarily affects Tkmail. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1193?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1193 published?
CVE-2002-1193 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)