CVE-2002-1792

CVE-2002-1792 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fake Identd 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

Description

Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1792?
Buffer overflow in Fake Identd 0.9 through 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via a long request that is split into multiple packets.
How severe is CVE-2002-1792?
CVE-2002-1792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-1792 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1792?
CVE-2002-1792 primarily affects Fake Identd. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1792?
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-2002-1792 published?
CVE-2002-1792 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)