CVE-2002-1199

CVE-2002-1199 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a directory traversal and symlink attack on the domain and map arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1199?
The getdbm procedure in ypxfrd allows local users to read arbitrary files, and remote attackers to read databases outside /var/yp, via a directory traversal and symlink attack on the domain and map arguments.
How severe is CVE-2002-1199?
CVE-2002-1199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1199 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1199?
CVE-2002-1199 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1199?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1199 published?
CVE-2002-1199 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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