How severe is CVE-2002-2270?

CVE-2002-2270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2270?

CVE-2002-2270 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2270?

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

When was CVE-2002-2270 published?

CVE-2002-2270 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2270

CVE-2002-2270 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the ied command in HP-UX 10.10, 10.20, and 11.0 allows local users to view "normally invisible data" via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2270?: Unspecified vulnerability in the ied command in HP-UX 10.10, 10.20, and 11.0 allows local users to view "normally invisible data" via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2002-2270?: CVE-2002-2270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2270?: CVE-2002-2270 primarily affects Hp Hp-ux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2270 published?: CVE-2002-2270 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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