How severe is CVE-2002-1379?

CVE-2002-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1379?

CVE-2002-1379 affects Openldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1379?

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-2002-1379 published?

CVE-2002-1379 was published on 2003-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1379

CVE-2002-1379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openldap 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Openldap
Published: 2003-01-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

OpenLDAP2 (OpenLDAP 2) 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code when libldap reads the .ldaprc file within applications that are running with extra privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1379?: OpenLDAP2 (OpenLDAP 2) 2.2.0 and earlier allows remote or local attackers to execute arbitrary code when libldap reads the .ldaprc file within applications that are running with extra privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-1379?: CVE-2002-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1379?: CVE-2002-1379 affects Openldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1379?: 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-2002-1379 published?: CVE-2002-1379 was published on 2003-01-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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