CVE-2002-1972

CVE-2002-1972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sebastian Dehne Pp Powerswitch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unknown vulnerability in Parallel port powerSwitch (aka pp_powerSwitch) 0.1 does not properly enforce access controls, which allows local users to access arbitrary ports.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1972?
Unknown vulnerability in Parallel port powerSwitch (aka pp_powerSwitch) 0.1 does not properly enforce access controls, which allows local users to access arbitrary ports.
How severe is CVE-2002-1972?
CVE-2002-1972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1972 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1972?
CVE-2002-1972 affects Sebastian Dehne Pp Powerswitch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1972?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1972 published?
CVE-2002-1972 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)