CVE-2002-0247: Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0247?

wmtv: upgrade to newer than 0.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0247 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0247 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-2002-0247 affect?

CVE-2002-0247 affects wmtv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0247 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wmtv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wliang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-29 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wliang wmtv UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.5

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wmtv

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0247?

wmtv: upgrade to newer than 0.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0247 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0247 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-2002-0247 affect?

CVE-2002-0247 affects wmtv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0247?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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