CVE-2002-1016: Medium severity Adobe Digital Editions vulnerability
Published Aug 31, 2002
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions=2.2
Event History
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2002-1016?
CVE-2002-1016 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass security restrictions.
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How do I fix CVE-2002-1016?
To fix CVE-2002-1016, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Digital Editions that addresses this vulnerability.
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What is the exploit method for CVE-2002-1016?
The exploit method for CVE-2002-1016 involves backing up key data files and restoring them after unauthorized operations are performed.
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Which versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2002-1016?
CVE-2002-1016 affects Adobe Digital Editions version 2.2 on Windows.
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What operations can be bypassed due to CVE-2002-1016?
CVE-2002-1016 allows bypassing restrictions for copy, print, lend, and give operations.