CVE-2002-0651

CVE-2002-0651 is a high-severity vulnerability in Isc Bind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the DNS resolver code used in libc, glibc, and libbind, as derived from ISC BIND, allows remote malicious DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the stub resolvers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0651?
Buffer overflow in the DNS resolver code used in libc, glibc, and libbind, as derived from ISC BIND, allows remote malicious DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the stub resolvers.
How severe is CVE-2002-0651?
CVE-2002-0651 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0651 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0651?
CVE-2002-0651 affects Isc Bind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0651?
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-2002-0651 published?
CVE-2002-0651 was published on 2002-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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