CVE-2002-0916

CVE-2002-0916 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stellar-x Software Msntauth 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

Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0916?
Format string vulnerability in the allowuser code for the Stellar-X msntauth authentication module, as distributed in Squid 2.4.STABLE6 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the user name, which are not properly handled in a syslog call.
How severe is CVE-2002-0916?
CVE-2002-0916 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0916 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0916?
CVE-2002-0916 affects Stellar-x Software Msntauth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0916?
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-2002-0916 published?
CVE-2002-0916 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)