CVE-2002-0157: Nautilus 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .nautil

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0157 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting nautilus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Nautilus 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .nautilus-metafile.xml metadata file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eazel

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eazel nautilus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nautilus sudo apt install nautilus=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold nautilus

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

dnf --showduplicates list nautilus sudo dnf downgrade nautilus-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add nautilus

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-2002-0157?

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

Is CVE-2002-0157 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0157 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-2002-0157 affect?

CVE-2002-0157 affects nautilus. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Nautilus 1.0.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .nautilus-metafile.xml metadata file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0157?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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