CVE-2002-2099

Name: CVE-2002-2099
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the GNU DataDisplay Debugger (DDD) 3.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and possibly gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable. NOTE: since DDD is not installed setuid or setgid, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the GNU DataDisplay Debugger (DDD) 3.3.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and possibly gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable. NOTE: since DDD is not installed setuid or setgid, perhaps this issue should not be included in CVE.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Data Display Debugger	3.3.1

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1003241Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7979
http://securitytracker.com/id?1003241Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7979

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2099?

How severe is CVE-2002-2099?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2099?

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Source: NVD / NIST