CVE-2002-0299: CNet CatchUp before 1.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RVP file that creates a file with

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-0299?

catchup: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-0299 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0299 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-2002-0299 affect?

CVE-2002-0299 affects catchup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). CNet CatchUp before 1.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RVP file that creates a file with an arbitrary extension (such as .BAT), which is executed during a scan.

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HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2002-0299 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting catchup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

CNet CatchUp before 1.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RVP file that creates a file with an arbitrary extension (such as .BAT), which is executed during a scan.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-05-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cnet

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

cnet catchup UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catchup

Note

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

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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-2002-0299?

catchup: upgrade to newer than 1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0299 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0299 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-2002-0299 affect?

CVE-2002-0299 affects catchup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). CNet CatchUp before 1.3.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .RVP file that creates a file with an arbitrary extension (such as .BAT), which is executed during a scan.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0299?

Priority 47/100. High severity

References

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