CVE-2002-1356

Name: CVE-2002-1356
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1356 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ethereal 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed packets to the (1) LMP, (2) PPP, or (3) TDS dissectors, possibly related to a missing field for EndVerifyAck messages.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ethereal 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed packets to the (1) LMP, (2) PPP, or (3) TDS dissectors, possibly related to a missing field for EndVerifyAck messages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ethereal Group	Ethereal	<= 0.9.7

References

http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.ethereal.com/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/ethereal/packet-lmp.c#rev1.13URL Repurposed
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-290.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00007.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://www.ethereal.com/cgi-bin/viewcvs.cgi/ethereal/packet-lmp.c#rev1.13URL Repurposed
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-290.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1356?

How severe is CVE-2002-1356?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1356 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1356?

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