CVE-2002-1381

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in daemon.c for Exim 4.x through 4.10, and 3.x through 3.36, allows exim administrative users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the pid_file_path value.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 86.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 23, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/exim-users/message/42358
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103903403527788&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104006219018664&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.exim.org/pipermail/exim-users/Week-of-Mon-20021202/046978.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6314
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10761
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://groups.yahoo.com/group/exim-users/message/42358
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103903403527788&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104006219018664&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exim.org/pipermail/exim-users/Week-of-Mon-20021202/046978.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6314
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10761

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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-22066✓ verified
First seen Dec 4, 2002
Exim Internet Mailer 3.35/3.36/4.10 - Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-1381?

CVE-2002-1381 is a none vulnerability published on December 23, 2002. Format string vulnerability in daemon.c for Exim 4.x through 4.10, and 3.x through 3.36, allows exim administrative users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the pidfilepath value.

When was CVE-2002-1381 disclosed?

CVE-2002-1381 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 23, 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-2002-1381 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-1381 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 86.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-1381?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-1381, 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-2002-1381

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