How severe is CVE-2002-0854?

CVE-2002-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0854 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0854?

CVE-2002-0854 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0854?

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-2002-0854 published?

CVE-2002-0854 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0854

CVE-2002-0854 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2002-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflows in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the i4l package on SuSE 7.3, 8.0, and possibly other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0854?: Buffer overflows in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the i4l package on SuSE 7.3, 8.0, and possibly other operating systems, may allow local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0854?: CVE-2002-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0854 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0854?: CVE-2002-0854 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0854?: 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-2002-0854 published?: CVE-2002-0854 was published on 2002-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2002-08/msg00006.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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