CVE-2002-0529

Name: CVE-2002-0529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0529 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges of other Photosmart users by replacing hp_imaging_connectivity with a Trojan horse.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP Photosmart printer driver for Mac OS X installs the hp_imaging_connectivity program and the hp_imaging_connectivity.app directory with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges of other Photosmart users by replacing hp_imaging_connectivity with a Trojan horse.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Photosmart Print Driver	1.2.1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0169.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8856.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4518Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0169.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8856.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4518Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0529?

How severe is CVE-2002-0529?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0529 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0529?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST