How severe is CVE-2002-1170?

CVE-2002-1170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-1170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1170?

CVE-2002-1170 primarily affects Net-snmp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1170?

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

When was CVE-2002-1170 published?

CVE-2002-1170 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1170

CVE-2002-1170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Net-snmp 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Net-snmp
Published: 2002-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The handle_var_requests function in snmp_agent.c for the SNMP daemon in the Net-SNMP (formerly ucd-snmp) package 5.0.1 through 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1170?: The handle_var_requests function in snmp_agent.c for the SNMP daemon in the Net-SNMP (formerly ucd-snmp) package 5.0.1 through 5.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL dereference.
How severe is CVE-2002-1170?: CVE-2002-1170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1170?: CVE-2002-1170 primarily affects Net-snmp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1170 published?: CVE-2002-1170 was published on 2002-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:net-snmp:net-snmp:5.0.4_pre2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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