CVE-2002-0498: Etnus TotalView 5.0.0-4 installs certain files with UID 5039 and GID 59, which could allow local users with th

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0498 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting totalview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Etnus TotalView 5.0.0-4 installs certain files with UID 5039 and GID 59, which could allow local users with that UID or GID to modify the files and gain privileges as other TotalView users.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: etnus

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

etnus totalview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0_4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0_4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0_4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison totalview sudo apt install totalview=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0_4> sudo apt-mark hold totalview

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

dnf --showduplicates list totalview sudo dnf downgrade totalview-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0_4> sudo dnf versionlock add totalview

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-2002-0498?

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

Is CVE-2002-0498 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0498 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-2002-0498 affect?

CVE-2002-0498 affects totalview. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Etnus TotalView 5.0.0-4 installs certain files with UID 5039 and GID 59, which could allow local users with that UID or GID to modify the files and gain privileges as other TotalView users.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0498?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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