How severe is CVE-2002-2001?

CVE-2002-2001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2001?

CVE-2002-2001 primarily affects Jmcce. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2001?

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

When was CVE-2002-2001 published?

CVE-2002-2001 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2001

CVE-2002-2001 is a low-severity vulnerability in Jmcce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Jmcce
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2001?: jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2002-2001?: CVE-2002-2001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2001?: CVE-2002-2001 primarily affects Jmcce. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2001?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2001 published?: CVE-2002-2001 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:jmcce:jmcce:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*