CVE-2002-1277

CVE-2002-1277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windowmaker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and height information to allocate a buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1277?
Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and height information to allocate a buffer.
How severe is CVE-2002-1277?
CVE-2002-1277 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1277 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1277?
CVE-2002-1277 primarily affects Windowmaker. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1277?
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-2002-1277 published?
CVE-2002-1277 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

More vulnerabilities in Windowmaker

All CVEs affecting Windowmaker →