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CVE-2002-0836

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 7.95%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2002-10-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2002-0836
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
7.95%

Original NVD Description

dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.