CVE-2002-1513

CVE-2002-1513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Compaq Tcp-ip Services 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

The UCX POP server in HP TCP/IP services for OpenVMS 4.2 through 5.3 allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via the -logfile command line option, which overrides file system permissions because the server runs with the SYSPRV and BYPASS privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1513?
The UCX POP server in HP TCP/IP services for OpenVMS 4.2 through 5.3 allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via the -logfile command line option, which overrides file system permissions because the server runs with the SYSPRV and BYPASS privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1513?
CVE-2002-1513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1513 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1513?
CVE-2002-1513 primarily affects Compaq Tcp-ip Services. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1513?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1513 published?
CVE-2002-1513 was published on 2003-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)