How severe is CVE-2002-1764?

CVE-2002-1764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1764?

CVE-2002-1764 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?

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

When was CVE-2002-1764 published?

CVE-2002-1764 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1764

CVE-2002-1764 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

acroread in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1764?: acroread in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.05 on Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2002-1764?: CVE-2002-1764 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1764?: CVE-2002-1764 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1764?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1764 published?: CVE-2002-1764 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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