CVE-2002-1016 json
Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing…
published 2002-08-31 24 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1005
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-21629)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-21629 Adobe eBook Reader 2.2 - File Restoration Privilege Escalation local, 2002-07-19
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5273 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5273
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
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iss.net
/security_center/static/9634.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/438867
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-July/000177.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1016
- NVD CVE-2002-1016
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