CVE-2002-1426

CVE-2002-1426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Procurve Switch 4000m with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

HP ProCurve Switch 4000M C.07.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SNMP write request containing 85 characters, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1426?
HP ProCurve Switch 4000M C.07.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SNMP write request containing 85 characters, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2002-1426?
CVE-2002-1426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1426 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1426?
CVE-2002-1426 affects Hp Procurve Switch 4000m. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1426?
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-2002-1426 published?
CVE-2002-1426 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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