CVE-2002-1193: tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on te

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1193 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting tkmail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tkmail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tkmail tkmail DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0_beta1 · 4.0_beta4 · 4.0_beta6 · 4.0_beta8 · 4.0_beta9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0_beta1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0_beta1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tkmail sudo apt install tkmail=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0_beta1> sudo apt-mark hold tkmail

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

dnf --showduplicates list tkmail sudo dnf downgrade tkmail-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0_beta1> sudo dnf versionlock add tkmail

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-2002-1193?

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

Is CVE-2002-1193 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1193 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-2002-1193 affect?

CVE-2002-1193 affects tkmail. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). tkmail before 4.0beta9-8.1 allows local users to create or overwrite files as users via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1193?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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