CVE-2002-0120: Apple Palm Desktop 4.0b76 and 4.0b77 creates world-readable backup files and folders when a hotsync is perform

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0120 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting palm desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Apple Palm Desktop 4.0b76 and 4.0b77 creates world-readable backup files and folders when a hotsync is performed, which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: palm

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-03-25 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

palm palm desktop DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0b76 · 4.0b77

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0b76

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy palm-desktop || rpm -q palm-desktop || palm-desktop --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0b76 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison palm-desktop sudo apt install palm-desktop=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0b76> sudo apt-mark hold palm-desktop

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list palm-desktop sudo dnf downgrade palm-desktop-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0b76> sudo dnf versionlock add palm-desktop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0120?

palm desktop: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0120 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0120 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0120 affect?

CVE-2002-0120 affects palm desktop. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Apple Palm Desktop 4.0b76 and 4.0b77 creates world-readable backup files and folders when a hotsync is performed, which could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0120?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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