Question 1

What is CVE-2002-0062?

Accepted Answer

CVE-2002-0062 is a high-severity software vulnerability (Buffer overflow) with a CVSS score of 7.2. Buffer overflow in ncurses 5.0, and the ncurses4 compatibility package as used in Red Hat Linux, allows local users to gain privileges, related to "routines for moving the physical cursor and scrolling."

Question 2

Is CVE-2002-0062 being actively exploited?

Accepted Answer

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 0%.

Question 3

What products does CVE-2002-0062 affect?

Accepted Answer

Tracked products affected include Debian, FreeBSD. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

Question 4

How do I fix CVE-2002-0062?

Accepted Answer

Apply the vendor fix promptly. An official patch or advisory is available. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

CVE-2002-0062

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Affected products we track (2)

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