CVE-2002-0915: autorun in Xandros based Linux distributions allows local users to read the first line of arbitrary files via

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-0915 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting autorun, xandros desktop os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

autorun in Xandros based Linux distributions allows local users to read the first line of arbitrary files via the -c parameter, which causes autorun to print the first line of the file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: harald hoyer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

harald hoyer autorun DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autorun sudo apt install autorun=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo apt-mark hold autorun

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

dnf --showduplicates list autorun sudo dnf downgrade autorun-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.7> sudo dnf versionlock add autorun

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.

harald hoyer xandros desktop os MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2002-0915?

autorun: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; xandros desktop os: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0915 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0915 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-2002-0915 affect?

CVE-2002-0915 affects autorun, xandros desktop os. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). autorun in Xandros based Linux distributions allows local users to read the first line of arbitrary files via the -c parameter, which causes autorun to print the first line of the file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0915?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

References

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