CVE-2002-1200
CVE-2002-1200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oneidentity Syslog-ng 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Oneidentity Syslog-ng
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Balabit Syslog-NG 1.4.x before 1.4.15, and 1.5.x before 1.5.20, when using template filenames or output, does not properly track the size of a buffer when constant characters are encountered during macro expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1200?
- Balabit Syslog-NG 1.4.x before 1.4.15, and 1.5.x before 1.5.20, when using template filenames or output, does not properly track the size of a buffer when constant characters are encountered during macro expansion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1200?
- CVE-2002-1200 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1200 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1200?
- CVE-2002-1200 primarily affects Oneidentity Syslog-ng. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1200?
- 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-2002-1200 published?
- CVE-2002-1200 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000547
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103426595021928&w=2
- http://www.balabit.hu/static/zsa/ZSA-2002-014-en.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-175
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10339.php
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2513.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_039_syslog_ng.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5934
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oneidentity:syslog-ng:1.5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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