How severe is CVE-2002-2210?

CVE-2002-2210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-2210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2210?

CVE-2002-2210 affects Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2210?

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

When was CVE-2002-2210 published?

CVE-2002-2210 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2210

CVE-2002-2210 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openoffice
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation of OpenOffice 1.0.1 allows local users to overwrite files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on the USERNAME_autoresponse.conf temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2210?: The installation of OpenOffice 1.0.1 allows local users to overwrite files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on the USERNAME_autoresponse.conf temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2002-2210?: CVE-2002-2210 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2210?: CVE-2002-2210 affects Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2210?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2210 published?: CVE-2002-2210 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openoffice:openoffice:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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