How severe is CVE-2002-1272?

CVE-2002-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2002-1272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1272?

CVE-2002-1272 affects Alcatel Aos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1272?

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-2002-1272 published?

CVE-2002-1272 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1272

CVE-2002-1272 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alcatel Aos 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: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alcatel Aos
Published: 2002-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Alcatel OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches running AOS 5.1.1 contains a back door telnet server that was intended for development but not removed before distribution, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1272?: Alcatel OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches running AOS 5.1.1 contains a back door telnet server that was intended for development but not removed before distribution, which allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1272?: CVE-2002-1272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1272?: CVE-2002-1272 affects Alcatel Aos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1272?: 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-2002-1272 published?: CVE-2002-1272 was published on 2002-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:alcatel:aos:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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