How severe is CVE-2002-0825?

CVE-2002-0825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0825?

CVE-2002-0825 affects Padl Software Nss Ldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0825?

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-2002-0825 published?

CVE-2002-0825 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0825

CVE-2002-0825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Padl Software Nss Ldap 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Padl Software Nss Ldap
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0825?: Buffer overflow in the DNS SRV code for nss_ldap before nss_ldap-198 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-0825?: CVE-2002-0825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0825?: CVE-2002-0825 affects Padl Software Nss Ldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0825?: 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-2002-0825 published?: CVE-2002-0825 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.padl.com/Articles/PotentialBufferOverflowin.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:padl_software:nss_ldap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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