CVE-2002-0412

CVE-2002-0412 is a high-severity vulnerability in Luca Deri Ntop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in TraceEvent function for ntop before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing format strings to be injected into calls to the syslog function, via (1) an HTTP GET request, (2) a user name in HTTP authentication, or (3) a password in HTTP authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0412?
Format string vulnerability in TraceEvent function for ntop before 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing format strings to be injected into calls to the syslog function, via (1) an HTTP GET request, (2) a user name in HTTP authentication, or (3) a password in HTTP authentication.
How severe is CVE-2002-0412?
CVE-2002-0412 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0412 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0412?
CVE-2002-0412 affects Luca Deri Ntop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0412?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0412 published?
CVE-2002-0412 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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