CVE-2002-0198: Buffer overflow in plDaniels ripMime 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in other programs such as xamime and inflex, a

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0198 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting inflex, ripmime. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in plDaniels ripMime 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in other programs such as xamime and inflex, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment in a long filename.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paul l daniels

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

paul l daniels inflex DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.10

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison inflex sudo apt install inflex=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.10> sudo apt-mark hold inflex

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

dnf --showduplicates list inflex sudo dnf downgrade inflex-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.10> sudo dnf versionlock add inflex

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.

paul l daniels ripmime DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0 · 1.2.1 · 1.2.2 · 1.2.3 · 1.2.4 · 1.2.5 · 1.2.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ripmime sudo apt install ripmime=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold ripmime

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

dnf --showduplicates list ripmime sudo dnf downgrade ripmime-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add ripmime

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-2002-0198?

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

Is CVE-2002-0198 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0198 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-2002-0198 affect?

CVE-2002-0198 affects inflex, ripmime. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in plDaniels ripMime 1.2.6 and earlier, as used in other programs such as xamime and inflex, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment in a long filename.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0198?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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