CVE-2002-2382: cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attac

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2382 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cvsup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cvsup

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

cvsup cvsup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cvsup sudo apt install cvsup=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold cvsup

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

dnf --showduplicates list cvsup sudo dnf downgrade cvsup-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add cvsup

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-2002-2382?

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

Is CVE-2002-2382 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2382 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-2002-2382 affect?

CVE-2002-2382 affects cvsup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). cvsupd.sh in CVSup 1.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via a symlink attack on /var/tmp/cvsupd.out.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2382?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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