CVE-2002-0271: Runtime library in GNU Ada compiler (GNAT) 3.12p through 3.14p allows local users to modify files of other use

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0271 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting gnat pro native. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Runtime library in GNU Ada compiler (GNAT) 3.12p through 3.14p allows local users to modify files of other users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ada core technologies

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

ada core technologies gnat pro native DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.12p · 3.13p · 3.14p

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.12p

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gnat-pro-native || rpm -q gnat-pro-native || gnat-pro-native --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.12p (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gnat-pro-native sudo apt install gnat-pro-native=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12p> sudo apt-mark hold gnat-pro-native

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

dnf --showduplicates list gnat-pro-native sudo dnf downgrade gnat-pro-native-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.12p> sudo dnf versionlock add gnat-pro-native

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-2002-0271?

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

Is CVE-2002-0271 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0271 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-2002-0271 affect?

CVE-2002-0271 affects gnat pro native. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). Runtime library in GNU Ada compiler (GNAT) 3.12p through 3.14p allows local users to modify files of other users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0271?

Priority 9/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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