How severe is CVE-2002-1512?

CVE-2002-1512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1512?

CVE-2002-1512 affects Tolis Group Bru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1512?

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

When was CVE-2002-1512 published?

CVE-2002-1512 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1512

CVE-2002-1512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tolis Group Bru with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tolis Group Bru
Published: 2003-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xbru in BRU Workstation 17.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the xbru_dscheck.dd temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1512?: xbru in BRU Workstation 17.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain root privileges via a symlink attack on the xbru_dscheck.dd temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2002-1512?: CVE-2002-1512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1512?: CVE-2002-1512 affects Tolis Group Bru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1512 published?: CVE-2002-1512 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tolis_group:bru:17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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