How severe is CVE-2002-1957?

CVE-2002-1957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1957?

CVE-2002-1957 primarily affects Pen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1957?

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-2002-1957 published?

CVE-2002-1957 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1957

CVE-2002-1957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pen 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: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pen
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the netlog function in pen.c for Pen 0.9.1 and 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malformed log messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1957?: Buffer overflow in the netlog function in pen.c for Pen 0.9.1 and 0.9.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via malformed log messages.
How severe is CVE-2002-1957?: CVE-2002-1957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1957?: CVE-2002-1957 primarily affects Pen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1957?: 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-2002-1957 published?: CVE-2002-1957 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pen:pen:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pen:pen:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*