CVE-2002-1369

CVE-2002-1369 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Easy Software Products Cups with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

jobs.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly use the strncat function call when processing the options string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1369?
jobs.c in Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) 1.1.14 through 1.1.17 does not properly use the strncat function call when processing the options string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
How severe is CVE-2002-1369?
CVE-2002-1369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1369 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1369?
CVE-2002-1369 primarily affects Easy Software Products Cups. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1369?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1369 published?
CVE-2002-1369 was published on 2002-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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