CVE-2002-0138: CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the show-data command.

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0138 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting cdrdao. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the show-data command.

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 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: andreas mueller

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

andreas mueller cdrdao DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.4 · 1.1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cdrdao || rpm -q cdrdao || cdrdao --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cdrdao sudo apt install cdrdao=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold cdrdao

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

dnf --showduplicates list cdrdao sudo dnf downgrade cdrdao-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add cdrdao

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0138?

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

Is CVE-2002-0138 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0138 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-2002-0138 affect?

CVE-2002-0138 affects cdrdao. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via the show-data command.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0138?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0137 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE CDRDAO 1.1.4 and 1.1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the $HOME/.cdrd

References

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