How severe is CVE-2002-2038?

CVE-2002-2038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2038?

CVE-2002-2038 affects Bill Abt Next Generation Posix Threading. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2038?

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

When was CVE-2002-2038 published?

CVE-2002-2038 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2038

CVE-2002-2038 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bill Abt Next Generation Posix Threading with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bill Abt Next Generation Posix Threading
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Next Generation POSIX Threading (NGPT) 1.9.0 uses a filesystem-based shared memory entry, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or in threaded processes or spoof files via unknown methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2038?: Next Generation POSIX Threading (NGPT) 1.9.0 uses a filesystem-based shared memory entry, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or in threaded processes or spoof files via unknown methods.
How severe is CVE-2002-2038?: CVE-2002-2038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2038?: CVE-2002-2038 affects Bill Abt Next Generation Posix Threading. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2038 published?: CVE-2002-2038 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:bill_abt:next_generation_posix_threading:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*