CVE-2002-1013: Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1013 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting media-ixt, traffic edge, traffic server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inktomi

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

inktomi media-ixt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-ixt || rpm -q media-ixt || media-ixt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-ixt sudo apt install media-ixt=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold media-ixt

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

dnf --showduplicates list media-ixt sudo dnf downgrade media-ixt-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add media-ixt

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.

inktomi traffic edge DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.2 · 1.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy traffic-edge || rpm -q traffic-edge || traffic-edge --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traffic-edge sudo apt install traffic-edge=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold traffic-edge

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

dnf --showduplicates list traffic-edge sudo dnf downgrade traffic-edge-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add traffic-edge

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.

inktomi traffic server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0.18 · 4.0.20 · 5.1.3 · 5.2.0r · 5.2.1 · 5.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.18

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy traffic-server || rpm -q traffic-server || traffic-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison traffic-server sudo apt install traffic-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.18> sudo apt-mark hold traffic-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list traffic-server sudo dnf downgrade traffic-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.18> sudo dnf versionlock add traffic-server

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Inktomi Traffic Server 4/5 - Traffic_Manager Path Argument Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1013?

media-ixt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; traffic edge: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; traffic server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1013 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1013 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-2002-1013 affect?

CVE-2002-1013 affects media-ixt, traffic edge, traffic server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in traffic_manager for Inktomi Traffic Server 4.0.18 through 5.2.2, Traffic Edge 1.1.2 and 1.5.0, and Media-IXT 3.0.4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long -path argument.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1013?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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