CVE-2002-1503

Name: CVE-2002-1503
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-02T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1503 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w (workdir) argument to (1) afd, (2) afdcmd, (3) afd_ctrl, (4) init_afd, (5) mafd, (6) mon_ctrl, (7) show_olog, or (8) udc.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Automatic File Distributor (AFD) 1.2.14 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long MON_WORK_DIR environment variable or -w (workdir) argument to (1) afd, (2) afdcmd, (3) afd_ctrl, (4) init_afd, (5) mafd, (6) mon_ctrl, (7) show_olog, or (8) udc.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Afd	Afd	1.2
Afd	Afd	1.2.1
Afd	Afd	1.2.2
Afd	Afd	1.2.3
Afd	Afd	1.2.4
Afd	Afd	1.2.5
Afd	Afd	1.2.6
Afd	Afd	1.2.7
Afd	Afd	1.2.8
Afd	Afd	1.2.9
Afd	Afd	1.2.10
Afd	Afd	1.2.11
Afd	Afd	1.2.12
Afd	Afd	1.2.13
Afd	Afd	1.2.14

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0029.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.dwd.de/AFD/txt/CHANGES
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10036.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5626Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1503?

How severe is CVE-2002-1503?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1503 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1503?

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