CVE-2002-1016

Public Exploit

Description

Adobe eBook Reader allows a user to bypass restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations by backing up key data files, performing the operations, and restoring the original data files.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.58%

Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/438867	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5273	vendor advisory vdb entry exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9634.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2002-July/000177.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1016?: CVE-2002-1016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1016?: To fix CVE-2002-1016, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1016 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1016 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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