How severe is CVE-2002-1215?

CVE-2002-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1215?

CVE-2002-1215 affects Linux-ha Heartbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1215?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1215 published?

CVE-2002-1215 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1215

CVE-2002-1215 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux-ha Heartbeat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linux-ha Heartbeat
Published: 2002-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in heartbeat 0.4.9 and earlier (claimed as buffer overflows in some sources) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets to UDP port 694 (incorrectly claimed as TCP in some sources).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1215?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in heartbeat 0.4.9 and earlier (claimed as buffer overflows in some sources) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets to UDP port 694 (incorrectly claimed as TCP in some sources).
How severe is CVE-2002-1215?: CVE-2002-1215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1215?: CVE-2002-1215 affects Linux-ha Heartbeat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1215 published?: CVE-2002-1215 was published on 2002-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linux-ha:heartbeat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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