CVE-2002-1792

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.69% Top 10%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284953	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5351	exploit vdb entry patch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9731.php	vdb entry patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1792?: CVE-2002-1792 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1792?: To fix CVE-2002-1792, 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-2002-1792 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1792 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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