CVE-2002-1402

CVE-2002-1402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1402?
Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1402 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1402?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1402 published?
CVE-2002-1402 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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