CVE-2002-1232

CVE-2002-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux 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

Description

Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1232?
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
How severe is CVE-2002-1232?
CVE-2002-1232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1232 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1232?
CVE-2002-1232 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1232?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1232 published?
CVE-2002-1232 was published on 2002-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

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