How severe is CVE-2002-1509?

CVE-2002-1509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1509?

CVE-2002-1509 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1509?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1509 published?

CVE-2002-1509 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1509

CVE-2002-1509 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Linux
Published: 2003-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A patch for shadow-utils 20000902 causes the useradd command to create a mail spool files with read/write privileges of the new user's group (mode 660), which allows other users in the same group to read or modify the new user's incoming email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1509?: A patch for shadow-utils 20000902 causes the useradd command to create a mail spool files with read/write privileges of the new user's group (mode 660), which allows other users in the same group to read or modify the new user's incoming email.
How severe is CVE-2002-1509?: CVE-2002-1509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1509?: CVE-2002-1509 primarily affects Redhat Linux. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1509 published?: CVE-2002-1509 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.2:*:ia64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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