CVE-2002-2079

Name: CVE-2002-2079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mosix-protocol-stack in Multicomputer Operating System for UnIX (MOSIX) 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mosix-protocol-stack in Multicomputer Operating System for UnIX (MOSIX) 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mosix Project	Mosix	1.5.7
Openmosix Project	Openmosix	2.4.17

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2079?

mosix-protocol-stack in Multicomputer Operating System for UnIX (MOSIX) 1.5.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.

How severe is CVE-2002-2079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2079?

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