CVE-2002-1277: Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary co

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1277 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting windowmaker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and height information to allocate a buffer.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: windowmaker

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

windowmaker windowmaker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.20.1.3 · 0.52.2 · 0.53 · 0.61 · 0.61.1 · 0.62 · 0.62.1 · 0.63

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.20.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.20.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison windowmaker sudo apt install windowmaker=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.20.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold windowmaker

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

dnf --showduplicates list windowmaker sudo dnf downgrade windowmaker-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.20.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add windowmaker

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2002-1277?

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

Is CVE-2002-1277 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1277 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-2002-1277 affect?

CVE-2002-1277 affects windowmaker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and height information to allocate a buffer.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1277?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-2714 MEDIUM 6.0 DOWNGRADE Unspecified vulnerability in Window Maker 0.80.2 and earlier allows attackers to perform unknown actions via f
CVE-2001-1027 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in WindowMaker (aka wmaker) 0.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

References

← Back to latest CVEs