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CVE-2002-0851

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the ISDN4Linux (i4l) package allows local users to gain root privileges...

Published: Apr 2, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 10, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in ISDN Point to Point Protocol (PPP) daemon (ipppd) in the ISDN4Linux (i4l) package allows local users to gain root privileges via format strings in the device name command line argument, which is not properly handled in a call to syslog.

Sources

ISDN4Linux 3.1 - IPPPD Device String SysLog Format String (1)Exploit
Gobbles Security · linux · Aug 10, 2002
ISDN4Linux 3.1 - IPPPD Device String SysLog Format String (2)Exploit
TESO Security · linux · Aug 10, 2002

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