How severe is CVE-2002-0835?

CVE-2002-0835 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0835?

CVE-2002-0835 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0835?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0835 published?

CVE-2002-0835 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0835

CVE-2002-0835 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Caldera Openlinux Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caldera Openlinux Server
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain DHCP packets from Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) phones.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0835?: Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain DHCP packets from Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) phones.
How severe is CVE-2002-0835?: CVE-2002-0835 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0835?: CVE-2002-0835 primarily affects Caldera Openlinux Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0835 published?: CVE-2002-0835 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_server:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_workstation:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:caldera:openlinux_workstation:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:pre-execution_environment:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:secure_os:1.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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