CVE-2002-2242: The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after insta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2002-2242?

kismac: upgrade to newer than 0.2a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2002-2242 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2002-2242 affect?

CVE-2002-2242 affects kismac. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after installation, which could allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities on those files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2002-2242?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2002-2242 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting kismac. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after installation, which could allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities on those files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kismac

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

kismac kismac UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2a

Fixed in: newer than 0.2a

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2a (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kismac

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kismac

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2002-2242?

kismac: upgrade to newer than 0.2a. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2242 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2242 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-2002-2242 affect?

CVE-2002-2242 affects kismac. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Apple Package Manager in KisMAC 0.02a and earlier modifies file permissions of sensitive files after installation, which could allow attackers to conduct unauthorized activities on those files.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2242?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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