CVE-2002-0381

Name: CVE-2002-0381
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-06-25T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0381 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The TCP implementation in various BSD operating systems (tcp_input.c) does not properly block connections to broadcast addresses, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended filters via packets with a unicast link layer address and an IP broadcast address.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TCP implementation in various BSD operating systems (tcp_input.c) does not properly block connections to broadcast addresses, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended filters via packets with a unicast link layer address and an IP broadcast address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	<= 4.5
Netbsd	Netbsd	2.0.4
Openbsd	Openbsd	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0381?

How severe is CVE-2002-0381?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0381 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0381?

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Source: NVD / NIST