CVE-2002-1016 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass digital rights management restrictions in Adobe eBook Reader by manipulating local key data files to enable unauthorized copying, printing, or lending.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-1016?
CVE-2002-1016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 31 Aug 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1016?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1016 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-1016 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7f8-j554-2gxj.