CVE-2002-1970

CVE-2002-1970 is a low-severity vulnerability in Snortcenter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

SnortCenter 0.9.5, when configured to push Snort rules, stores the rules in a temporary file with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to obtain usernames and passwords for the alert database servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1970?
SnortCenter 0.9.5, when configured to push Snort rules, stores the rules in a temporary file with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to obtain usernames and passwords for the alert database servers.
How severe is CVE-2002-1970?
CVE-2002-1970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1970?
CVE-2002-1970 affects Snortcenter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1970?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1970 published?
CVE-2002-1970 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)