CVE-2002-2180

Name: CVE-2002-2180
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2180 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The setitimer(2) system call in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.1 does not properly check certain arguments, which allows local users to write to kernel memory and possibly gain root privileges, possibly via an integer signedness error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.0
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.1
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.2
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.3
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.4
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.5
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.6
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.7
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.8
Openbsd	Openbsd	2.9
Openbsd	Openbsd	3.0
Openbsd	Openbsd	3.1

References

ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.0/common/032_kerntime.patchPatch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.0/common/032_kerntime.patchPatch
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10278.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openbsd.org/plus32.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5861Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2180?

How severe is CVE-2002-2180?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-2180 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2180?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-2180?

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Source: NVD / NIST