CVE-2002-1890

CVE-2002-1890 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Rhmask 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

Description

rhmask 1.0-9 in Red Hat Linux 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the mask file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1890?
rhmask 1.0-9 in Red Hat Linux 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the mask file.
How severe is CVE-2002-1890?
CVE-2002-1890 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1890 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1890?
CVE-2002-1890 affects Redhat Rhmask. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1890?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1890 published?
CVE-2002-1890 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)