CVE-2002-1976

Description

ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in promiscuous mode using PACKET_MR_PROMISC, which could allow attackers to sniff the network without detection, as demonstrated using libpcap.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0279.html	mailing list
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284142	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5304	vdb entry patch
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/284257	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9676.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1976?: CVE-2002-1976 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1976?: To fix CVE-2002-1976, 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-2002-1976 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1976 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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