CVE-2002-0427: Buffer overflows in fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0427 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting improved mod frontpage. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflows in fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: christof pohl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-08-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

christof pohl improved mod frontpage DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.2 · 1.4.1 · 1.5 · 1.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy improved-mod-frontpage || rpm -q improved-mod-frontpage || improved-mod-frontpage --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison improved-mod-frontpage sudo apt install improved-mod-frontpage=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold improved-mod-frontpage

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

dnf --showduplicates list improved-mod-frontpage sudo dnf downgrade improved-mod-frontpage-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add improved-mod-frontpage

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-2002-0427?

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

Is CVE-2002-0427 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0427 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-2002-0427 affect?

CVE-2002-0427 affects improved mod frontpage. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflows in fpexec in mod_frontpage before 1.6.1 may allow attackers to gain root privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0427?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

References

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