CVE-2002-0268: Identix BioLogon 3 allows users with physical access to the system to gain administrative privileges by using

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting biologon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Identix BioLogon 3 allows users with physical access to the system to gain administrative privileges by using CTRL-ALT-DEL and running a "Browse" function, which runs Explorer with SYSTEM privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: identix

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

identix biologon DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison biologon sudo apt install biologon=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold biologon

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

dnf --showduplicates list biologon sudo dnf downgrade biologon-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add biologon

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-2002-0268?

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

Is CVE-2002-0268 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0268 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-2002-0268 affect?

CVE-2002-0268 affects biologon. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Identix BioLogon 3 allows users with physical access to the system to gain administrative privileges by using CTRL-ALT-DEL and running a "Browse" function, which runs Explorer with SYSTEM privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0268?

Priority 34/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2001-1116 MEDIUM 4.6 DOWNGRADE Identix BioLogon 2.03 and earlier does not lock secondary displays on a multi-monitor system running Windows 9

References

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