Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.
CVE-2002-0506
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 0%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 38.8%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
August 12, 2002
Last Modified
June 16, 2026
References (6)
- cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264699
- cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8700.php
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4393
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264699
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8700.php
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4393
Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2002-0506?
CVE-2002-0506 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. Buffer overflow in newt.c of newt windowing library (libnewt) 0.50.33 and earlier may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code in setuid programs that use libnewt.
When was CVE-2002-0506 disclosed?
CVE-2002-0506 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2002, with the most recent update on June 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2002-0506 actively exploited?
CVE-2002-0506 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 38.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2002-0506?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0506, 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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