CVE-2002-0910

CVE-2002-0910 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Netstd 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

Description

Buffer overflows in netstd 3.07-17 package allows remote DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long FQDN reply, as observed in the utilities (1) linux-ftpd, (2) pcnfsd, (3) tftp, (4) traceroute, or (5) from/to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0910?
Buffer overflows in netstd 3.07-17 package allows remote DNS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long FQDN reply, as observed in the utilities (1) linux-ftpd, (2) pcnfsd, (3) tftp, (4) traceroute, or (5) from/to.
How severe is CVE-2002-0910?
CVE-2002-0910 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0910 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0910?
CVE-2002-0910 affects Debian Netstd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0910?
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-2002-0910 published?
CVE-2002-0910 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)