CVE-2002-1016

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing the operations, and restoring the original data files.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 76.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 4, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-July/000177.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9634.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/438867
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5273
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-July/000177.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9634.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/438867
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5273

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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-21629✓ verified
First seen Jul 19, 2002
Adobe eBook Reader 2.2 - File Restoration Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1016?

CVE-2002-1016 is a none vulnerability published on October 4, 2002. Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing the operations, and restoring the original data files.

When was CVE-2002-1016 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1016 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 4, 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-2002-1016 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1016 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 76.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1016?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1016, 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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