How severe is CVE-2002-2280?

CVE-2002-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2280?

CVE-2002-2280 primarily affects Openbsd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2280?

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

When was CVE-2002-2280 published?

CVE-2002-2280 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2280

CVE-2002-2280 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openbsd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Openbsd
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

syslogd on OpenBSD 2.9 through 3.2 does not change the source IP address of syslog packets when the machine's IP addressed is changed without rebooting, e.g. via ifconfig, which can cause incorrect information to be sent to the syslog server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2280?: syslogd on OpenBSD 2.9 through 3.2 does not change the source IP address of syslog packets when the machine's IP addressed is changed without rebooting, e.g. via ifconfig, which can cause incorrect information to be sent to the syslog server.
How severe is CVE-2002-2280?: CVE-2002-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2280?: CVE-2002-2280 primarily affects Openbsd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2280 published?: CVE-2002-2280 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openbsd:openbsd:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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