CVE-2002-1914: dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1914 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting dump. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock() to lock the /etc/dumpdates file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-667
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dump project

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

dump project dump DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.4 beta10 · 0.4 beta29

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dump sudo apt install dump=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo apt-mark hold dump

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

dnf --showduplicates list dump sudo dnf downgrade dump-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add dump

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-2002-1914?

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

Is CVE-2002-1914 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1914 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-2002-1914 affect?

CVE-2002-1914 affects dump. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). dump 0.4 b10 through b29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (execution prevention) by using flock() to lock the /etc/dumpdates file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1914?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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