CVE-2002-0702

CVE-2002-0702 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Isc Dhcpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for dynamic DNS code (print.c) of ISC DHCP daemon (DHCPD) 3 to 3.0.1rc8, with the NSUPDATE option enabled, allow remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a DNS server response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0702?
Format string vulnerabilities in the logging routines for dynamic DNS code (print.c) of ISC DHCP daemon (DHCPD) 3 to 3.0.1rc8, with the NSUPDATE option enabled, allow remote malicious DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in a DNS server response.
How severe is CVE-2002-0702?
CVE-2002-0702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0702 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0702?
CVE-2002-0702 primarily affects Isc Dhcpd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0702?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0702 published?
CVE-2002-0702 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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