CVE-2002-0141: Maelstrom GPL 3.0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of other Maelstrom users via a symlink att

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0141 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting maelstrom gpl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Maelstrom GPL 3.0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of other Maelstrom users via a symlink attack on the /tmp/f file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maelstrom

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

maelstrom maelstrom gpl DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maelstrom-gpl || rpm -q maelstrom-gpl || maelstrom-gpl --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maelstrom-gpl sudo apt install maelstrom-gpl=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold maelstrom-gpl

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

dnf --showduplicates list maelstrom-gpl sudo dnf downgrade maelstrom-gpl-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add maelstrom-gpl

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-2002-0141?

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

Is CVE-2002-0141 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0141 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-2002-0141 affect?

CVE-2002-0141 affects maelstrom gpl. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). Maelstrom GPL 3.0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of other Maelstrom users via a symlink attack on the /tmp/f file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0141?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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