How severe is CVE-2002-1602?

CVE-2002-1602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1602?

CVE-2002-1602 primarily affects Gnu Screen. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1602?

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

When was CVE-2002-1602 published?

CVE-2002-1602 was published on 2002-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1602

CVE-2002-1602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Screen 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Screen
Published: 2002-04-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Braille module for GNU screen 3.9.11, when HAVE_BRAILLE is defined, allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1602?: Buffer overflow in the Braille module for GNU screen 3.9.11, when HAVE_BRAILLE is defined, allows local users to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-1602?: CVE-2002-1602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1602?: CVE-2002-1602 primarily affects Gnu Screen. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1602 published?: CVE-2002-1602 was published on 2002-04-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:screen:3.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:screen:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:screen:3.9.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:screen:3.9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:screen:3.9.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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