CVE-2002-2221

Name: CVE-2002-2221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious cp binary. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2006-6639.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.4.1 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a modified PATH that references a malicious cp binary. NOTE: this issue might overlap CVE-2006-6639.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chetcpasswd	Chetcpasswd	2.3.1
Chetcpasswd	Chetcpasswd	2.3.3
Chetcpasswd	Chetcpasswd	2.4.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23024Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005847Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21644Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23024Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1005847Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21644Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2221?

How severe is CVE-2002-2221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2221?

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