CVE-2002-1279

CVE-2002-1279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Masqmail 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1279?
Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).
How severe is CVE-2002-1279?
CVE-2002-1279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1279 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1279?
CVE-2002-1279 affects Masqmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1279?
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-2002-1279 published?
CVE-2002-1279 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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