How severe is CVE-2002-1245?

CVE-2002-1245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1245?

CVE-2002-1245 affects Frank Mcingvale Luxman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1245?

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-2002-1245 published?

CVE-2002-1245 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1245

CVE-2002-1245 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frank Mcingvale Luxman 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frank Mcingvale Luxman
Published: 2002-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Maped in LuxMan 0.41 uses the user-provided search path to find and execute the gzip program, which allows local users to modify /dev/mem and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that points to a Trojan horse gzip program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1245?: Maped in LuxMan 0.41 uses the user-provided search path to find and execute the gzip program, which allows local users to modify /dev/mem and gain privileges via a modified PATH environment variable that points to a Trojan horse gzip program.
How severe is CVE-2002-1245?: CVE-2002-1245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1245?: CVE-2002-1245 affects Frank Mcingvale Luxman. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1245?: 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-2002-1245 published?: CVE-2002-1245 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frank_mcingvale:luxman:0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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