CVE-2002-0317: Gator ActiveX component (IEGator.dll) 3.0.6.1 allows remote web sites to install arbitrary software by specify

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0317 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gator ActiveX component (IEGator.dll) 3.0.6.1 allows remote web sites to install arbitrary software by specifying a Trojan Gator installation file (setup.ex_) in the src parameter.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-06-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gator

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-06-25 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gator gator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.6.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gator sudo apt install gator=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.6.1> sudo apt-mark hold gator

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

dnf --showduplicates list gator sudo dnf downgrade gator-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add gator

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-0317?

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

Is CVE-2002-0317 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0317 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-2002-0317 affect?

CVE-2002-0317 affects gator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Gator ActiveX component (IEGator.dll) 3.0.6.1 allows remote web sites to install arbitrary software by specifying a Trojan Gator installation file (setup.ex_) in the src parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0317?

Priority 44/100. High severity

References

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