CVE-2002-0819: Format string vulnerability in artsd, when called by artswrapper, allows local users to gain privileges via fo

Routine

HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2002-0819 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting artsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in artsd, when called by artswrapper, allows local users to gain privileges via format strings in the -a argument, which results in an error message that is not properly handled in a call to the arts_fatal function.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: artsd

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 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

artsd artsd MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2002-0819?

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

Is CVE-2002-0819 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0819 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-2002-0819 affect?

CVE-2002-0819 affects artsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Format string vulnerability in artsd, when called by artswrapper, allows local users to gain privileges via format strings in the -a argument, which results in an error message that is not properly handled in a call to the arts_fatal functi

How urgent is CVE-2002-0819?

Priority 33/100. High severity

References

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