CVE-2002-1502: Symbolic link vulnerability in xbreaky before 0.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a syml

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1502 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting xbreaky. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Symbolic link vulnerability in xbreaky before 0.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink from the user's .breakyhighscores file to the target file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dave brul

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-04-02 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dave brul xbreaky DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.0.3 · 0.0.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.0.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xbreaky sudo apt install xbreaky=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold xbreaky

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

dnf --showduplicates list xbreaky sudo dnf downgrade xbreaky-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add xbreaky

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-2002-1502?

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

Is CVE-2002-1502 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1502 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-2002-1502 affect?

CVE-2002-1502 affects xbreaky. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Symbolic link vulnerability in xbreaky before 0.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink from the user's .breakyhighscores file to the target file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1502?

Priority 22/100. Public exploit reference

References

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