How severe is CVE-2002-1216?

CVE-2002-1216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1216?

CVE-2002-1216 primarily affects Gnu Tar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1216?

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

When was CVE-2002-1216 published?

CVE-2002-1216 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1216

CVE-2002-1216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Tar 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Tar
Published: 2002-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU tar 1.13.19 and other versions before 1.13.25 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack, as the result of a modification that effectively disabled the security check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1216?: GNU tar 1.13.19 and other versions before 1.13.25 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack, as the result of a modification that effectively disabled the security check.
How severe is CVE-2002-1216?: CVE-2002-1216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1216?: CVE-2002-1216 primarily affects Gnu Tar. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1216 published?: CVE-2002-1216 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:tar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:tar:1.13.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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