CVE-2002-2091

Name: CVE-2002-2091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon, decfingerd, 0.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username of a finger request.. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon, decfingerd, 0.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username of a finger request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.61%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Decfingerd	Decfingerd	0.7

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2091?

Format string vulnerability in Deception Finger Daemon, decfingerd, 0.7 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username of a finger request.

How severe is CVE-2002-2091?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2091?

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Source: NVD / NIST