CVE-2002-0179: Buffer overflow in xpilot-server for XPilot 4.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0179?

xpilot: upgrade to newer than 4.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0179 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0179 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-0179 affect?

CVE-2002-0179 affects xpilot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in xpilot-server for XPilot 4.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0179 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xpilot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in xpilot-server for XPilot 4.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xpilot

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-04-22 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xpilot xpilot UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade xpilot

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade xpilot

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2002-0179?

xpilot: upgrade to newer than 4.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0179 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0179 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-2002-0179 affect?

CVE-2002-0179 affects xpilot. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in xpilot-server for XPilot 4.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0179?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

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