CVE-2002-1265

CVE-2002-1265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc 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

The Sun RPC functionality in multiple libc implementations does not provide a time-out mechanism when reading data from TCP connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1265?
The Sun RPC functionality in multiple libc implementations does not provide a time-out mechanism when reading data from TCP connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang).
How severe is CVE-2002-1265?
CVE-2002-1265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1265?
CVE-2002-1265 primarily affects Gnu Glibc. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1265?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1265 published?
CVE-2002-1265 was published on 2002-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (59)

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