CVE-2002-2274: akfingerd 0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files as the akfingerd user (nobody) via a symlink attack o

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2274 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting akfingerd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

akfingerd 0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files as the akfingerd user (nobody) via a symlink attack on the .plan file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (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: akfingerd

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 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

akfingerd akfingerd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison akfingerd sudo apt install akfingerd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold akfingerd

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

dnf --showduplicates list akfingerd sudo dnf downgrade akfingerd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add akfingerd

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-2002-2274?

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

Is CVE-2002-2274 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2274 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-2002-2274 affect?

CVE-2002-2274 affects akfingerd. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). akfingerd 0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files as the akfingerd user (nobody) via a symlink attack on the .plan file.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2274?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2002-2244 LOW 2.1 DOWNGRADE Akfingerd 0.5 and earlier versions allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a .plan with a s
CVE-2002-2243 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Akfingerd 0.5 and possibly earlier versions only allows one connection at a time and does not time out connect

References

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