CVE-2002-0836

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 28, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (22)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000537
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-207
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10365.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169841
cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-070.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-194.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-195.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/4567
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5978
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000537
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-207

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0836?

CVE-2002-0836 is a none vulnerability published on October 28, 2002. dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.

When was CVE-2002-0836 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0836 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 28, 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-2002-0836 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0836 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0836?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0836, 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-2002-0836

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