CVE-2002-0849

CVE-2002-0849 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Iscsi Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Linux-iSCSI iSCSI implementation installs the iscsi.conf file with world-readable permissions on some operating systems, including Red Hat Linux Limbo Beta #1, which could allow local users to gain privileges by reading the cleartext CHAP password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0849?
Linux-iSCSI iSCSI implementation installs the iscsi.conf file with world-readable permissions on some operating systems, including Red Hat Linux Limbo Beta #1, which could allow local users to gain privileges by reading the cleartext CHAP password.
How severe is CVE-2002-0849?
CVE-2002-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0849 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0849?
CVE-2002-0849 affects Cisco Iscsi Driver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0849?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0849 published?
CVE-2002-0849 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)