CVE-2002-1598

CVE-2002-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Mlink 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 Computer Associates MLink (CA-MLink) 6.5 and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) mlclear or (2) mllock.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1598?
Buffer overflows in Computer Associates MLink (CA-MLink) 6.5 and earlier may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) mlclear or (2) mllock.
How severe is CVE-2002-1598?
CVE-2002-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1598 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1598?
CVE-2002-1598 affects Broadcom Mlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1598?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1598 published?
CVE-2002-1598 was published on 2002-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)