CVE-2002-0044

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Enscript user via a symlink attack on temporary files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 33.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 31, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-105
cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-010.php3
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-012.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/3818
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3920
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7932
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-105
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-010.php3
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-012.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/3818
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3920
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7932

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0044?

CVE-2002-0044 is a none vulnerability published on January 31, 2002. GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Enscript user via a symlink attack on temporary files.

When was CVE-2002-0044 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0044 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 31, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0044 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0044 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 33.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0044?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0044, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0044

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