CVE-2002-1279 json
Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via cer…
published 2002-11-14 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-1263
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 34%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple buffer overflows in conf.c for Masqmail 0.1.x before 0.1.17, and 0.2.x before 0.2.15, allow local users to gain privileges via certain entries in the configuration file (-C option).
Patch / fix
- debian.org/security/2002/dsa-194 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
debian.org
/security/2002/dsa-194
vendor-advisory, patch
-
iss.net
/security_center/static/10605.php
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
- lists.masqmail.cx /pipermail/masqmail/2002-November/000041.html
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/6164
vdb-entry
- lists.masqmail.cx /pipermail/masqmail/2002-November/000040.html
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-1279
- NVD CVE-2002-1279
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