CVE-2002-0767

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

simpleinit on Linux systems does not close a read/write FIFO file descriptor before creating a child process, which allows the child process to cause simpleinit to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 82.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276739
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9357.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5001
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/276739
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9357.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5001

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21538✓ verified
First seen Jun 12, 2002
Richard Gooch SimpleInit 2.0.2 - Open File Descriptor
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0767?

CVE-2002-0767 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2002. simpleinit on Linux systems does not close a read/write FIFO file descriptor before creating a child process, which allows the child process to cause simpleinit to execute arbitrary programs with root privileges.

When was CVE-2002-0767 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0767 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 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-2002-0767 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0767 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 82.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0767?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0767, 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-2002-0767

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