CVE-2002-1912

Name: CVE-2002-1912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1912 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SkyStream EMR5000 1.16 through 1.18 does not drop packets or disable the Ethernet interface when the buffers are full, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer exception and kernel panic) via a large number of packets.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SkyStream EMR5000 1.16 through 1.18 does not drop packets or disable the Ethernet interface when the buffers are full, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null pointer exception and kernel panic) via a large number of packets.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.30%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skystream	Emr5000	1.16
Skystream	Emr5000	1.17
Skystream	Emr5000	1.18

References

http://www.globalintersec.com/adv/skystream-2002021001.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Patch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10380.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/295516Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5977Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.globalintersec.com/adv/skystream-2002021001.txtBroken Link, Exploit, Patch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10380.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/295516Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5977Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1912?

How severe is CVE-2002-1912?

CVE-2002-1912 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1912?

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