CVE-2002-2001: jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to over

Routine

LOW 1.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-2001 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting jmcce, mandrake linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jmcce · mandrakesoft

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

jmcce jmcce DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.8

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jmcce sudo apt install jmcce=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.8> sudo apt-mark hold jmcce

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

dnf --showduplicates list jmcce sudo dnf downgrade jmcce-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add jmcce

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.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2002-2001?

jmcce: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2001 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2001 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-2002-2001 affect?

CVE-2002-2001 affects jmcce, mandrake linux. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). jmcce 1.3.8 in Mandrake 8.1 creates log files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2001?

Priority 15/100. On your watchlist

References

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