CVE-2002-2334 json
Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2312
- cvss
- 3.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 22%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Joe text editor 2.8 through 2.9.7 does not remove the group and user setuid bits for backup files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary setuid and setgid root programs when root edits scripts owned by other users.
Exploit prediction
0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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online.securityfocus.com
/archive/1/292138
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5732
vdb-entry
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10125.php
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2334
- NVD CVE-2002-2334
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