CVE-2002-1796

Name: CVE-2002-1796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ChaiVM EZloader for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 and HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly verify JAR signatures for new services, which allows local users to load unauthorized Chai services.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ChaiVM EZloader for HP color LaserJet 4500 and 4550 and HP LaserJet 4100 and 8150 does not properly verify JAR signatures for new services, which allows local users to load unauthorized Chai services.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Chaivm Ezloader	All versions

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4317Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9695.phpBroken Link
http://www.phenoelit.de/stuff/HP_Chai.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284648Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5334Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4317Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9695.phpBroken Link
http://www.phenoelit.de/stuff/HP_Chai.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284648Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5334Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1796?

How severe is CVE-2002-1796?

CVE-2002-1796 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1796?

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