How severe is CVE-2002-1896?

CVE-2002-1896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1896?

CVE-2002-1896 affects Alsaplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1896?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1896 published?

CVE-2002-1896 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1896

CVE-2002-1896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alsaplayer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alsaplayer
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Alsaplayer 0.99.71, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -f or (2) -o command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1896?: Buffer overflow in Alsaplayer 0.99.71, when installed setuid root, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -f or (2) -o command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-1896?: CVE-2002-1896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1896?: CVE-2002-1896 affects Alsaplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1896 published?: CVE-2002-1896 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alsaplayer:alsaplayer:0.99.71:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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