CVE-2002-0851

Name: CVE-2002-0851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the ISDN4Linux (i4l) package allows local users to gain root privileges via format strings in the device name command line argument, which is not properly handled in a call to syslog.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the ISDN4Linux (i4l) package allows local users to gain root privileges via format strings in the device name command line argument, which is not properly handled in a call to syslog.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.05%

60.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Isdn4linux	Isdn4linux	3.1_pre1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0068.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9811.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5437Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0068.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9811.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5437Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0851?

How severe is CVE-2002-0851?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0851 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0851?

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