CVE-2002-0248: wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration fi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0248?

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

Q: Is CVE-2002-0248 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0248 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-2002-0248 affect?

CVE-2002-0248 affects wmtv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration file.

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0248 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.

wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
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-2002-0248?

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

Is CVE-2002-0248 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0248 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-2002-0248 affect?

CVE-2002-0248 affects wmtv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a configuration file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0248?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-0247 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Buffer overflows in wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier may allow local users to gain privileges.
CVE-2001-1272 MEDIUM 4.6 UPGRADE wmtv 0.6.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges, which allows local users to execute arbitrary comman

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