CVE-2002-1193

Name: CVE-2002-1193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-28T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1193 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tkmail	Tkmail	4.0_beta1
Tkmail	Tkmail	4.0_beta4
Tkmail	Tkmail	4.0_beta6
Tkmail	Tkmail	4.0_beta8
Tkmail	Tkmail	4.0_beta9

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-172Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10307.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5911
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-172Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10307.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5911

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1193?

tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2002-1193?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1193 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1193?

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-2002-1193?

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Source: NVD / NIST