CVE-2002-1792

Name: CVE-2002-1792
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1792 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.. EPSS estimates a 8.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.41%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	0.9
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	0.9b
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	1.1
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	1.2
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	1.3
Fake Identd	Fake Identd	1.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1792?

Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.

How severe is CVE-2002-1792?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1792 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1792?

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Source: NVD / NIST