CVE-2002-1251: Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log me

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-1251?

log2mail: upgrade to newer than 0.2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-1251 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-1251 affect?

CVE-2002-1251 affects log2mail. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log message.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-1251?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2002-1251 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting log2mail. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log message.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: log2mail

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-11-12 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

log2mail log2mail UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.5.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy log2mail || rpm -q log2mail || log2mail --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade log2mail

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade log2mail

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2002-1251?

log2mail: upgrade to newer than 0.2.5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1251 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1251 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-2002-1251 affect?

CVE-2002-1251 affects log2mail. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in log2mail before 0.2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long log message.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1251?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-0450 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Format string vulnerability in the printlog function in log2mail before 0.2.5.2 allows local users or remote a

References

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