CVE-2002-1980

Name: CVE-2002-1980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Volume Manager daemon (vold) of Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Volume Manager daemon (vold) of Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.5.1
Sun	Solaris	2.6
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.5.1
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1980?

Buffer overflow in Volume Manager daemon (vold) of Sun Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

How severe is CVE-2002-1980?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1980?

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