CVE-2002-2204 json
The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it, which…
published 2002-12-31 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2002-2183
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it, which can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/5594
vdb-entry, patch
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iss.net
/security_center/static/10011.php
vdb-entry
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lists.netsys.com
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-August/001167.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2002-2204
- NVD CVE-2002-2204
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