How severe is CVE-2002-2259?

CVE-2002-2259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-2259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2259?

CVE-2002-2259 affects Gnuplot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2259?

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-2002-2259 published?

CVE-2002-2259 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2259

CVE-2002-2259 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnuplot 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gnuplot
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the French documentation patch for Gnuplot 3.7 in SuSE Linux before 8.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2259?: Buffer overflow in the French documentation patch for Gnuplot 3.7 in SuSE Linux before 8.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as root via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2002-2259?: CVE-2002-2259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-2259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2259?: CVE-2002-2259 affects Gnuplot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2259?: 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-2002-2259 published?: CVE-2002-2259 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnuplot:gnuplot:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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