CVE-2002-1215

Name: CVE-2002-1215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-28T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple format string vulnerabilities in heartbeat 0.4.9 and earlier (claimed as buffer overflows in some sources) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets to UDP port 694 (incorrectly claimed as TCP in some sources).. EPSS estimates a 6.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in heartbeat 0.4.9 and earlier (claimed as buffer overflows in some sources) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets to UDP port 694 (incorrectly claimed as TCP in some sources).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.33%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux-Ha	Heartbeat	<= 0.4.9

References

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000540
http://linux-ha.org/security/sec01.txt
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-174Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10357.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_037_heartbeat.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5955Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000540
http://linux-ha.org/security/sec01.txt
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-174Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10357.phpVendor Advisory
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_037_heartbeat.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5955Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1215?

How severe is CVE-2002-1215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1215?

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-2002-1215?

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Source: NVD / NIST