CVE-2002-1812: Buffer overflow in gdam123 0.933 and 0.942 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename pa

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1812 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting gdam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in gdam123 0.933 and 0.942 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter.

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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gdam

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gdam gdam DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.933 · 0.942

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.933

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.933 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gdam sudo apt install gdam=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.933> sudo apt-mark hold gdam

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

dnf --showduplicates list gdam sudo dnf downgrade gdam-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.933> sudo dnf versionlock add gdam

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: GDAM123 0.933/0.942 - Filename Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1812?

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

Is CVE-2002-1812 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1812 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-2002-1812 affect?

CVE-2002-1812 affects gdam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in gdam123 0.933 and 0.942 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1812?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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