CVE-2002-1542

CVE-2002-1542 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Tftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

SolarWinds TFTP server 5.0.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large UDP datagram, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1542?
SolarWinds TFTP server 5.0.55 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large UDP datagram, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2002-1542?
CVE-2002-1542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1542 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1542?
CVE-2002-1542 affects Solarwinds Tftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1542?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1542 published?
CVE-2002-1542 was published on 2003-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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