How severe is CVE-2002-1674?

CVE-2002-1674 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-1674 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1674?

CVE-2002-1674 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1674?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-1674 published?

CVE-2002-1674 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1674

CVE-2002-1674 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

procfs on FreeBSD before 4.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by removing a file that the fstatfs function refers to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1674?: procfs on FreeBSD before 4.5 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by removing a file that the fstatfs function refers to.
How severe is CVE-2002-1674?: CVE-2002-1674 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1674 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1674?: CVE-2002-1674 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1674?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1674 published?: CVE-2002-1674 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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