What is CVE-2002-0499?

CVE-2002-0499 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10. CVE-2002-0499 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2002-0499?

CVE-2002-0499 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-0499?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2002-0499. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2002-0499 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0499 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2002-0499

Low

The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long pathnames without generating an error, which could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2002-08-12

Last modified 2026-04-16

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10

Low

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

None

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2002-0499 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Archives
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html
Cs
http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html
Iss
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php

Vendor Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117

Vendor Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367

Exploit Vendor Advisory

Details

CVE ID CVE-2002-0499

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2002-08-12

Modified 2026-04-16

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0499?

CVE-2002-0499 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2002-0499 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2002-0499?

CVE-2002-0499 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2002-0499?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2002-0499. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2002-0499 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2002-0499 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.