CVE-2002-0456: Eudora 5.1 and earlier versions stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easie

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0456 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting eudora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eudora 5.1 and earlier versions stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known pathnames.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: qualcomm

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

qualcomm eudora DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eudora sudo apt install eudora=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1> sudo apt-mark hold eudora

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

dnf --showduplicates list eudora sudo dnf downgrade eudora-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add eudora

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-2002-0456?

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

Is CVE-2002-0456 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0456 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-2002-0456 affect?

CVE-2002-0456 affects eudora. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Eudora 5.1 and earlier versions stores attachments in a directory with a fixed name, which could make it easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in other software that rely on installing and reading files from directories with known

How urgent is CVE-2002-0456?

Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Qualcomm vulnerabilities

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