How severe is CVE-2002-2083?

CVE-2002-2083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2083?

CVE-2002-2083 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2083?

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

When was CVE-2002-2083 published?

CVE-2002-2083 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2083

CVE-2002-2083 is a low-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware 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: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Netware
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Novell Netware client running on Windows 95 allows local users to bypass the login and open arbitrary files via the "What is this?" help feature, which can be launched from the Novell Netware login screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2083?: The Novell Netware client running on Windows 95 allows local users to bypass the login and open arbitrary files via the "What is this?" help feature, which can be launched from the Novell Netware login screen.
How severe is CVE-2002-2083?: CVE-2002-2083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2083?: CVE-2002-2083 affects Novell Netware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2083 published?: CVE-2002-2083 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0151.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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