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CVE-2002-1976

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2002-1976 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in promiscuous mode using PACKET_MR_PROMISC, which could allow attackers to sniff the network without detection, as demonstrated using libpcap.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in promiscuous mode using PACKET_MR_PROMISC, which could allow attackers to sniff the network without detection, as demonstrated using libpcap.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.19—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.2.20—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.3.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.3.99—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.19Pre1

References

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1976?
ifconfig, when used on the Linux kernel 2.2 and later, does not report when the network interface is in promiscuous mode if it was put in promiscuous mode using PACKET_MR_PROMISC, which could allow attackers to sniff the network without detection, as demonstrated using libpcap.
How severe is CVE-2002-1976?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1976 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1976?
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