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CVE-2002-0831

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

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CVE-2002-0831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kqueue mechanism in FreeBSD 4.3 through 4.6 STABLE allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a pipe call in which one end is terminated and an EVFILT_WRITE filter is registered for the other end.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kqueue mechanism in FreeBSD 4.3 through 4.6 STABLE allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a pipe call in which one end is terminated and an EVFILT_WRITE filter is registered for the other end.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FreebsdFreebsd4.3Release
FreebsdFreebsd4.4Release
FreebsdFreebsd4.5Release
FreebsdFreebsd4.6Release

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0831?
The kqueue mechanism in FreeBSD 4.3 through 4.6 STABLE allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a pipe call in which one end is terminated and an EVFILT_WRITE filter is registered for the other end.
How severe is CVE-2002-0831?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0831 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0831?
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