CVE-2002-0601

Name: CVE-2002-0601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ISS RealSecure Network Sensor 5.x through 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed DHCP packets that cause RealSecure to dereference a null pointer.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ISS RealSecure Network Sensor 5.x through 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed DHCP packets that cause RealSecure to dereference a null pointer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	5.0_xpu_3.4
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	5.5.1_xpu_3.4
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	5.5.2_xpu_3.4
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	5.5_xpu_3.4
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	6.0_xpu_3.4
Information Security Systems	Realsecure Network Sensor	6.5

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0420.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/alerts/advise116.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8961.php
http://www.osvdb.org/5165
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4649Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0420.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/alerts/advise116.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8961.php
http://www.osvdb.org/5165
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4649Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 18, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0601?

ISS RealSecure Network Sensor 5.x through 6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed DHCP packets that cause RealSecure to dereference a null pointer.

How severe is CVE-2002-0601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0601?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0601?

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Source: NVD / NIST