CVE-2002-0702

Name: CVE-2002-0702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-26T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 31.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for dynamic DNS code (print.c) of ISC DHCP daemon (DHCPD) 3 to 3.0.1rc8, with the NSUPDATE option enabled, allow remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a DNS server response.. EPSS estimates a 31.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for dynamic DNS code (print.c) of ISC DHCP daemon (DHCPD) 3 to 3.0.1rc8, with the NSUPDATE option enabled, allow remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a DNS server response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

31.14%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Isc	Dhcpd	3.0	—
Isc	Dhcpd	3.0.1	Rc1

References

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-028.0.txt
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0063.html
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000483
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102089498828206&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-12.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9039.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/854315US Government Resource
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-037.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_19_dhcp.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4701Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-028.0.txt
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0063.html
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000483
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102089498828206&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-12.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9039.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/854315US Government Resource
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-037.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_19_dhcp.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4701Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0702?

How severe is CVE-2002-0702?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 31.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0702?

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