CVE-2002-0175: libsafe 2.0-11 and earlier allows attackers to bypass protection against format string vulnerabilities via...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is about a weakness in libsafe, a defensive library meant to reduce damage from format string bugs. In versions 2.0-11 and earlier, certain libc-supported format characters were not handled by libsafe, allowing attackers to bypass that protection. Exposure appears limited to systems still using libsafe 2.0-11 or earlier, including legacy distributions that packaged it. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products or broad platform exposure. Prioritize this where legacy Linux systems still rely on libsafe for application protection. For modern environments without libsafe, business urgency is likely low, but evidence is incomplete. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems using libsafe 2.0-11 or earlier.; Check vendor advisories for corrected libsafe packages.; Do not rely on libsafe as the only fix for format string bugs..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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