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CVE-2002-0423

UnknownEPSS 5.33%

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CVE-2002-0423 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in efingerd 1.5 and earlier, and possibly up to 1.61, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a finger request from an IP address with a long hostname that is obtained via a reverse DNS lookup.. EPSS estimates a 5.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in efingerd 1.5 and earlier, and possibly up to 1.61, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a finger request from an IP address with a long hostname that is obtained via a reverse DNS lookup.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.33%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EfingerdEfingerd1.3
EfingerdEfingerd1.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0423?
Buffer overflow in efingerd 1.5 and earlier, and possibly up to 1.61, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a finger request from an IP address with a long hostname that is obtained via a reverse DNS lookup.
How severe is CVE-2002-0423?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0423 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0423?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST