CVE-2002-0526

Name: CVE-2002-0526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in (1) inews or (2) rnews for INN 2.2.3 and earlier, related to insecure open() calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in (1) inews or (2) rnews for INN 2.2.3 and earlier, related to insecure open() calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inn	Inn	<= 2.2.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0140.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42803
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0140.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42803

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0526?

Vulnerability in (1) inews or (2) rnews for INN 2.2.3 and earlier, related to insecure open() calls.

How severe is CVE-2002-0526?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0526?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0526?

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Source: NVD / NIST