CVE-2002-1196

Name: CVE-2002-1196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-28T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. editproducts.cgi in Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.4, and 2.16.x before 2.16.1, when the "usebuggroups" feature is enabled and more than 47 groups are specified, does not properly calculate bit values for large numbers, which grants extra permissions to users via known features of Perl math that set multiple bits.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

editproducts.cgi in Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.4, and 2.16.x before 2.16.1, when the "usebuggroups" feature is enabled and more than 47 groups are specified, does not properly calculate bit values for large numbers, which grants extra permissions to users via known features of Perl math that set multiple bits.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.14.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	2.16

References

http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=167485#c12
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103349804226566&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-173Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10233.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5843
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=167485#c12
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103349804226566&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-173Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10233.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5843

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1196?

How severe is CVE-2002-1196?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1196?

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