CVE-2002-0872

Name: CVE-2002-0872
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0872 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. l2tpd 0.67 does not initialize the random number generator, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

l2tpd 0.67 does not initialize the random number generator, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.62
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.63
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.64
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.65
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.66
L2tpd	L2tpd	0.67

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0872?

l2tpd 0.67 does not initialize the random number generator, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions.

How severe is CVE-2002-0872?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0872 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0872?

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Source: NVD / NIST