CVE-2002-0165

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

LogWatch 2.5 allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0162.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 20.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 3, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000003.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101787227513000&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://list.kaybee.org/archives/logwatch-announce/2002-March/000003.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101787227513000&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8652.php

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0165?

CVE-2002-0165 is a none vulnerability published on April 3, 2002. LogWatch 2.5 allows local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0162.

When was CVE-2002-0165 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0165 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 3, 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-2002-0165 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0165 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 20.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0165?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0165, 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-2002-0165

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