CVE-2002-0296: The installation of Tarantella Enterprise 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink atta

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0296 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting tarantella enterprise. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The installation of Tarantella Enterprise 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "spinning" temporary file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tarantella

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-31 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tarantella tarantella enterprise DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0 · 3.01 · 3.10 · 3.11 · 3.20

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tarantella-enterprise || rpm -q tarantella-enterprise || tarantella-enterprise --version

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

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

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

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

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Tarantella Enterprise 3 - Symbolic Link

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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-2002-0296?

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

Is CVE-2002-0296 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0296 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-2002-0296 affect?

CVE-2002-0296 affects tarantella enterprise. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). The installation of Tarantella Enterprise 3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "spinning" temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0296?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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